Bill Cronin
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1928-1931)
Bill Cronin was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1931 for the Boston Braves, a span of 4 seasons. In 126 career games, he hit .230 with 68 hits and 27 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 167 lb
- Died
- 10/26/1966 in Newton, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1928-07-04
- Last Game
- 1931-09-21
Full name: William Patrick Cronin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 296 | 28 | 68 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 12 | 13 | .230 | .269 | .294 | .563 | -1,186 |
Career AVG .230 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.
Career OBP .269 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.
Career SLG .294 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.
Career OPS .563 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 25.4% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1930 | BSN | NL | 66 | 178 | 19 | 45 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 8 | .253 | .293 (-14%) | .354 (-22%) | .429 (-27%) | .784 (-25%) | -758.3 |
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 51 | 107 | 8 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 5 | .206 | .276 (-26%) | .338 (-21%) | .388 (-28%) | .726 (-25%) | -428.1 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 126 | 296 | 28 | 68 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 12 | 13 | .230 | — | — | — | — | -1,186 | ||
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 (127 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 55 | 123 | 12 | 23 | 0 | 11 | .187 |
| Away | 72 | 175 | 16 | 46 | 0 | 15 | .263 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931-09-21 | BSN | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-20 | BSN | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-18 | BSN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-16 | BSN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-13 | BSN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931-09-11 | BSN | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-08 | BSN | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-08-30 | BSN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-08-23 | BSN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-08-16 | BSN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 124 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill | MA | 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927 |
Bill Cronin: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bill Cronin debuted on July 4, 1928 and played a final game on September 21, 1931. All of the seasons listed were played for the Boston Braves. Cronin played primarily as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on December 26, 1902, in West Newton, MA, USA, Cronin was listed at 167 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Cronin died on October 26, 1966, in Newton, MA, USA. The bio lists the given name William Patrick.
The batting record for Cronin: 126 games, 68 hits in 296 at bats, and a .230 average, plus 27 runs batted in. Cronin's career OPS of .563 combines a .269 on-base mark with .294 slugging. Measured against the leagues Cronin played in, the .230 career average compares with a .285 league average over the same seasons, 19.5% below the league. The OPS comparison is .563 to a league .755, 25.4% below average. Cronin collected a career-high 45 hits in 1930. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .253 in 1930, did not top the league's .293.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Cronin
- What years did Bill Cronin play?
- Bill Cronin played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1931.
- Was Bill Cronin a pitcher?
- No. Bill Cronin was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bill Cronin hit?
- Bill Cronin hit 0 career home runs with 68 hits.
- What was Bill Cronin's career batting average?
- Bill Cronin batted .230 over his career, with 68 hits in 296 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Cronin have?
- Bill Cronin drove in 27 runs in his career.
- Is Bill Cronin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Cronin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.