Birdie Cree
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1908-1915)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 150 lb
- Died
- 11/7/1942 in Sunbury, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1908-09-17
- Last Game
- 1915-09-21
Full name: William Franklin Cree
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 742 | 2,603 | 345 | 761 | 117 | 62 | 11 | 332 | 132 | 269 | 274 | .292 | .368 | .398 | .766 | 7,837 |
Career AVG .292 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +14.9% above league average.
Career OBP .368 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +14.9% above league average.
Career SLG .398 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +18.6% above league average.
Career OPS .766 vs. league average .655 across their career seasons — +16.8% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | NYA | AL | 21 | 78 | 5 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 12 | .269 | .240 (+12%) | .298 (+16%) | .306 (+5%) | .605 (+10%) | 135.8 |
| 1909 | NYA | AL | 104 | 343 | 48 | 90 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 10 | 30 | 31 | .262 | .244 (+7%) | .306 (+10%) | .312 (+1%) | .618 (+5%) | 444.0 |
| 1910 | NYA | AL | 134 | 467 | 58 | 134 | 19 | 16 | 4 | 73 | 28 | 40 | 48 | .287 | .249 (+15%) | .317 (+11%) | .326 (+29%) | .644 (+20%) | 1645.2 |
| 1911 | NYA | AL | 137 | 520 | 90 | 181 | 30 | 22 | 4 | 88 | 48 | 56 | 61 | .348 | .266 (+31%) | .336 (+23%) | .356 (+44%) | .693 (+34%) | 3398.1 |
| 1912 | NYA | AL | 50 | 190 | 25 | 63 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 12 | 20 | 25 | .332 | .268 (+23%) | .335 (+22%) | .358 (+26%) | .694 (+24%) | 815.4 |
| 1913 | NYA | AL | 145 | 534 | 51 | 145 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 63 | 22 | 50 | 51 | .272 | .259 (+5%) | .325 (+4%) | .345 (avg) | .670 (+2%) | 266.2 |
| 1914 | NYA | AL | 77 | 275 | 45 | 85 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 40 | 4 | 30 | 24 | .309 | .255 (+21%) | .322 (+21%) | .339 (+21%) | .661 (+21%) | 1057.5 |
| 1915 | NYA | AL | 74 | 196 | 23 | 42 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 36 | 22 | .214 | .250 (-14%) | .318 (+11%) | .332 (-17%) | .651 (-3%) | 74.7 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 742 | 2,603 | 345 | 761 | 117 | 62 | 11 | 332 | 132 | 269 | 274 | .292 | — | — | — | — | 7,837 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (743 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 340 | 1153 | 166 | 369 | 6 | 176 | .320 |
| Away | 403 | 1457 | 178 | 396 | 5 | 154 | .272 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-21 | NYY | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-18 | NYY | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-16 | NYY | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-15 | NYY | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-14 | NYY | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-10 | NYY | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-08 | NYY | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-06 | NYY | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-04 | NYY | MIN | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1915-08-31 | NYY | MIN | L | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 6 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 689 | 227 | 1252 | 81 | 48 | 20 |
| SS | 10 | 5 | 14 | 34 | 6 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | NYA | OF | 21 | 21 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1909 | NYA | 2B | 4 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | NYA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | NYA | OF | 79 | 78 | 121 | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| 1909 | NYA | SS | 6 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
| 1910 | NYA | OF | 134 | 128 | 202 | 11 | 10 | 3 |
| 1911 | NYA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911 | NYA | OF | 132 | 0 | 245 | 19 | 10 | 2 |
| 1911 | NYA | SS | 4 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| 1912 | NYA | OF | 50 | 0 | 123 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| 1913 | NYA | OF | 144 | 0 | 239 | 17 | 3 | 5 |
| 1914 | NYA | OF | 76 | 0 | 190 | 10 | 5 | 4 |
| 1915 | NYA | OF | 53 | 0 | 97 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 10 |
| Left Field | 384 |
| Center Field | 266 |
| Right Field | 43 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California University of Pennsylvania | California | PA | 1902, 1903 |
| Pennsylvania State University | State College | PA | 1905, 1906, 1907 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 6th | 16.0 | 64 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Birdie Cree (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Birdie Cree
- What years did Birdie Cree play?
- Birdie Cree played in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1915.
- Was Birdie Cree a pitcher?
- No. Birdie Cree was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Birdie Cree hit?
- Birdie Cree hit 11 career home runs with 761 hits.