Bill Dammann
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1897-1899)
Bill Dammann was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1899 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 3 seasons. Across 60 career appearances, he went 24-15 with a 4.06 ERA and 74 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 637.9.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- 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
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 | 224.2 | 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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 60 |
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Bill Dammann: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bill Dammann debuted on April 24, 1897 and played a final game on June 22, 1899. The team column never changes: it is the Cincinnati Reds from 1897 to 1899. Dammann played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on August 9, 1872, in Chicago, IL, USA and a listed size of 5'7" and 155 pounds. The bio records the death on December 6, 1948, in Lynnhaven, VA, USA. The bio lists the given name William Henry.
Across 60 games (38 starts), Dammann recorded 24 wins against 15 losses with a 4.06 ERA. Dammann had 74 strikeouts and 26 complete games. Dammann's 4.06 ERA was close to the 3.90 league figure for those seasons. 1898 brought Dammann a season-high 16 wins. In 1898, one of the busiest seasons, Dammann posted a 3.61 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.59.
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.
- What teams did Bill Dammann play for?
- Bill Dammann played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1897–1899).
- What were Bill Dammann's career stats?
- In 60 games, Bill Dammann went 24-15 with a 4.06 ERA, 74 strikeouts, 367.2 innings pitched, and 3 saves.
- What position did Bill Dammann play?
- Bill Dammann played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Dammann and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Dammann was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 155 pounds.
- What was Bill Dammann's career ERA?
- Bill Dammann finished with a 4.06 career ERA, going 24-15 with 74 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bill Dammann have?
- Bill Dammann recorded 74 career strikeouts.
- Is Bill Dammann in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Dammann has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.