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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | SL4 | AA | 82 | 297 | 49 | 65 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 43 | 21 | 44 | 53 | 0.219 | -142.2 |
| 1893 | CHC | NL | 6 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0.263 | 0.0 |
| 1898 | PIT | NL | 19 | 61 | 14 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0.328 | 389.6 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | SL4 | 2B | 82 | 0 | 174 | 274 | 34 | 29 |
| 1893 | CHN | 2B | 6 | 0 | 12 | 19 | 3 | 4 |
| 1898 | PIT | 2B | 17 | 0 | 46 | 60 | 10 | 10 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 105 |