Bill Dreesen

Bill Dreesen, born in 1904, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues during the early 1930s. His career spanned from May 1, 1931, to June 29, 1931, during a transitional period in baseball marked by the tail end of the Deadball Era and the emergence of a more offensive style of play. Dreesen appeared in 48 games as a position player, showcasing his skills primarily as a utility player. Throughout his brief career, Dreesen recorded 40 hits and achieved a batting average of .222. He demonstrated his power at the plate with 1 home run and contributed 10 RBIs to his team's efforts. Additionally, he displayed some speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. While Dreesen's time in the majors was short, his participation in the game during this pivotal time laid the groundwork for the evolving dynamics of baseball as it approached a new era of offensive production.