Bill Drescher

Born: 5/23/1921 in Congers, NY, USA

Died: 5/15/1968 in Haverstraw, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-19 | Final Game: 1946-05-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Clayton Drescher

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Biography

Bill Drescher, born in 1921, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the mid-1940s. His career spanned from 1944 to 1946, a time when the sport was recovering from the disruptions of World War II and witnessing the integration of African American players into the league. Drescher played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 57 games. Throughout his career, Drescher recorded 37 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .266. He drove in 16 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases. While his playing time was limited, Drescher's contributions came during a pivotal era in baseball history, as the game began to evolve and expand, setting the stage for future generations of players. His time in the league reflects the spirit and resilience of baseball during a transformative period.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
57	139	10	37	4	1	0	16	0	8	5	0.266	0.306	0.309	0.615	-190.2

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career SLG .309 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1944	NYY	AL	4	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	NYY	AL	48	126	10	34	3	1	15	8	5	0.270	.260 (+3%)	.328 (-5%)	.354 (-13%)	.683 (-9%)	-190.2
1946	NYY	AL	5	6	0	2	1	0	1	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0