Bill Dammann
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1897-1899)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 155 lb
- Died
- 12/6/1948 in Lynnhaven, VA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1897-04-24
- Last Game
- 1899-06-22
Full name: William Henry Dammann
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 15 | 60 | 38 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 367.7 | 473 | 166 | 5 | 115 | 74 | 4.06 | 637.9 |
Career ERA 4.06 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | CIN | NL | 6 | 4 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 95.0 | 122 | 50 | 37 | 21 | 4.74 | 4.30 (-10%) | -405.3 |
| 1898 | CIN | NL | 16 | 10 | 35 | 22 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 224.7 | 277 | 90 | 67 | 51 | 3.61 | 3.59 (avg) | 746.9 |
| 1899 | CIN | NL | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 48.0 | 74 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 4.88 | 3.85 (-27%) | 296.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 24 | 15 | 60 | 38 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 367.2 | 473 | 166 | 115 | 74 | 4.06 | — | 638 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 131 | 18 | 22 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 31 | .168 | .264 | .260 | .523 | -208 |
Career AVG .168 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.
Career OBP .264 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.
Career SLG .260 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.
Career OPS .523 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — 26.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | CIN | NL | 16 | 31 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .161 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1898 | CIN | NL | 35 | 82 | 14 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 21 | .195 | .270 (-28%) | .333 (-15%) | .347 (-16%) | .680 (-15%) | -207.8 |
| 1899 | CIN | NL | 9 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .056 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 60 | 131 | 18 | 22 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 31 | .168 | — | — | — | — | -208 | ||
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 (88 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 49 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 8 | .204 |
| Away | 20 | 51 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | .137 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 145.2 | 203 | 85 | 41 | 19 | 5.25 |
| Away | 20 | 127.0 | 148 | 44 | 37 | 34 | 3.12 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-06-22 | CIN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-06-17 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-06-05 | CIN | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1899-05-28 | CIN | BLN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-23 | CIN | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-13 | CIN | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-05-06 | CIN | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-04-26 | CIN | CL4 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-04-17 | CIN | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1898-10-12 | CIN | LS3 | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-06-22 | CIN | PHI | — | 8.0 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-06-17 | CIN | CHC | — | 2.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-06-05 | CIN | BSN | L | 8.0 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-28 | CIN | BLN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-23 | CIN | NY1 | — | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-13 | CIN | STL | W | 9.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-06 | CIN | STL | W | 8.0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1899-04-26 | CIN | CL4 | SV | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-04-17 | CIN | PIT | — | 5.0 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-10-12 | CIN | LS3 | W | 9.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 60 | 0 | 16 | 83 | 11 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | CIN | P | 16 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 2 | 0 |
| 1898 | CIN | P | 35 | 0 | 9 | 44 | 7 | 1 |
| 1899 | CIN | P | 9 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 60 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Bill Dammann (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Dammann
- What years did Bill Dammann play?
- Bill Dammann played in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1899.
- Was Bill Dammann a pitcher?
- Yes. Bill Dammann pitched in the major leagues, recording 24 wins and 74 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bill Dammann hit?
- Bill Dammann hit 0 career home runs with 22 hits.