Bill Clymer, baseball player, 1891-1891

Bill Clymer

Born: 12/18/1872 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 12/26/1936 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-06-25 | Final Game: 1891-06-27

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: William Johnston Clymer

Biography

Bill Clymer was a professional baseball player born in 1872, whose career spanned a brief period from June 25 to June 27, 1891. Despite participating in only three games at the major league level, Clymer's time in baseball came during a transitional phase for the sport, as it was still in the early stages of professionalization and evolving from the more casual baseball of the 19th century. His primary role as a position player placed him within a competitive environment where many players were vying for recognition and success in an emerging professional league system. Clymer's statistical record reflects the challenges faced by many players during this era. He finished his short career with zero hits and a batting average of .0, but he did manage to secure one stolen base, showcasing his speed and potential as a base runner. While his time in the spotlight was limited, Clymer's participation in the early days of professional baseball places him among the ranks of those who contributed to the growth of the game, highlighting the perseverance and ambition of players who laid the groundwork for generations to come.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.000 0.154 0.000 0.154 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 3 0 8 5 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 3