Bill Eagan, baseball player, 1891-1898

Bill Eagan

Born: 6/1/1869 in Camden, NJ, USA

Died: 2/13/1905 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-04-08 | Final Game: 1898-06-02

Height: 5'7" | Weight: 148 lbs

Full name: William Eagan

Biography

Bill Eagan was a professional baseball player born in 1869, whose career spanned from 1891 to 1898. He played primarily as a position player during a time when Major League Baseball was still in its formative years, navigating through the early stages of the modern game. Eagan participated in a total of 107 games, accumulating 90 hits and achieving a batting average of .239. His offensive contributions included 4 home runs and 50 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs during his tenure in the league. Known for his speed on the bases, Eagan recorded 26 stolen bases, an impressive feat that highlighted his aggressive style of play and contributed to the evolving strategies of the game during the late 19th century. Although his career was relatively short, Eagan's involvement in the early days of professional baseball placed him among the pioneering players who helped shape the sport as it transitioned into the 20th century. His contributions remain a part of baseball history, representing the spirit and determination of players from that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
107 377 66 90 13 7 4 50 26 57 66 0.239 0.352 0.342 0.694 247.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 105 0 232 353 47 43

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 105