Bill Deitrick
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1927-1928)
Bill Deitrick was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1928 for the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 2 seasons. In 57 career games, he hit .198 with 21 hits and 7 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 5/6/1946 in Bethesda, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1927-09-19
- Last Game
- 1928-09-27
Full name: William Alexander Deitrick
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 106 | 14 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 10 | .198 | .315 | .255 | .569 | -300 |
Career AVG .198 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.
Career OBP .315 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.
Career SLG .255 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.
Career OPS .569 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 22.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1928 | PHI | NL | 52 | 100 | 13 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 10 | .200 | .280 (-29%) | .342 (-6%) | .395 (-34%) | .737 (-21%) | -300.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 57 | 106 | 14 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 10 | .198 | — | — | — | — | -300 | ||
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 (57 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 30 | 49 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 5 | .143 |
| Away | 27 | 57 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 3 | .246 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-09-27 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-26 | PHI | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-10 | PHI | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1928-09-10 | PHI | BRO | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1928-09-08 | PHI | BSN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928-09-08 | PHI | BSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1928-09-05 | PHI | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928-09-04 | PHI | NY1 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-04 | PHI | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-03 | PHI | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 13 |
| Left Field | 18 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville | VA | 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925 |
Bill Deitrick: the record in brief
September 19, 1927 and September 27, 1928 bracket Bill Deitrick's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Philadelphia Phillies. Deitrick played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. Born on April 30, 1902, in Hanover County, VA, USA, Deitrick was listed at 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds. Deitrick's death is recorded on May 6, 1946, in Bethesda, MD, USA. The given name on file is William Alexander Deitrick.
The batting record for Deitrick: 57 games, 21 hits in 106 at bats, and a .198 average, plus 7 runs batted in. Deitrick's career OPS of .569 combines a .315 on-base mark with .255 slugging. Deitrick's .198 average ran 29.6% below the .282 that the league posted over the same seasons. 1928 produced Deitrick's most hits, 20 of them for the Philadelphia Phillies. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .200 in 1928, did not top the league's .280.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Deitrick
- What years did Bill Deitrick play?
- Bill Deitrick played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1928.
- Was Bill Deitrick a pitcher?
- No. Bill Deitrick was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Bill Deitrick hit?
- Bill Deitrick hit 0 career home runs with 21 hits.
- What teams did Bill Deitrick play for?
- Bill Deitrick played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1927–1928).
- What were Bill Deitrick's career stats?
- In 57 games, Bill Deitrick had 21 hits, 7 RBI, 14 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .198 batting average.
- What position did Bill Deitrick play?
- Bill Deitrick played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Deitrick and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Deitrick was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Bill Deitrick's career batting average?
- Bill Deitrick batted .198 over his career, with 21 hits in 106 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Deitrick have?
- Bill Deitrick drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Bill Deitrick in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Deitrick has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.