Bill Day
Born: 7/28/1867 in Wilmington, PA, USA
Died: 8/16/1923 in Wilmington, DE, USA
MLB Debut: 1889-08-20 | Final Game: 1890-10-03
Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: William J. Day
Biography
Bill Day was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1889 to 1890. Born in 1867, Day made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approach that would follow. Over the course of his brief career, he played for two teams, recording a win-loss record of 1-10 and finishing with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.66. Day's tenure in Major League Baseball was marked by his resilience on the mound, where he struck out 39 batters, showcasing a competitive spirit despite the challenges he faced on the field.
Although Day's career was short-lived, his experience reflected the trials of many pitchers during the late 19th century, a time when the game was evolving rapidly. While he did not achieve significant accolades or recognition, his contributions to the teams he played for helped shape the early days of professional baseball. Day's legacy is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the sport's growth during its formative years, setting the stage for future generations of athletes.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 92.7 | 108 | 48 | 1 | 59 | 39 | 4.66 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | PHI | NL | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 16 | 11 | 23 | 20 | 5.21 | -286.0 |
| 1890 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 26 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 3.04 | 123.0 |
| 1890 | PIT | NL | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 66 | 29 | 24 | 10 | 5.22 | -496.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 43 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.047 | 0.047 | 0.047 | 0.093 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | PHI | NL | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1890 | PHI | NL | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1890 | PIT | NL | 6 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.043 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 14 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | PHI | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1890 | PHI | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | PIT | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 14 |