Bill Evans
Born: 2/10/1893 in Reidsville, NC, USA
Died: 12/21/1946 in Graham, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1916-08-13 | Final Game: 1919-06-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: William James Evans
Biography
Bill Evans, born in 1893, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from 1916 until 1919. Throughout his brief career, he took to the mound during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the waning days of the Deadball Era. Known for his competitive spirit, Evans finished his career with a record of 2-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.85, showcasing his ability to keep games relatively close despite the challenges he faced on the field.
Evans recorded a total of 41 strikeouts over his career, demonstrating moments of brilliance on the mound that highlighted his potential as a pitcher. While he did not secure any saves during his time in the league, his contributions to the teams he played for were a testament to his dedication to the sport. Although his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, Evans remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history, contributing to the game's evolution during a pivotal era.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130.0 | 122.0 | 13.0 | 32.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 7.0 | 0.262 | 0.286 | 0.303 | 0.589 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.667 | 0.667 | 0.667 | 1.334 |
| 1930 | 101.0 | 99.0 | 8.0 | 23.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 0.232 | 0.240 | 0.283 | 0.523 |
| 1931 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.666 |
| 1932 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 |
| 1937 | 14.0 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.300 | 0.462 | 0.300 | 0.762 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 13 | 28 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 126.3 | 122 | 54 | 3 | 48 | 41 | 3.85 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 2 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 63.0 | 57 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 3.00 | -395.6 |
| 1917 | PIT | NL | 0 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 24 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 3.38 | -598.5 |
| 1919 | PIT | NL | 0 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 36.7 | 41 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 5.65 | -400.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 40 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.100 | 0.122 | 0.150 | 0.272 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 13 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | PIT | NL | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | PIT | NL | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 28 | 0 | 12 | 41 | 1 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PIT | P | 13 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 1 | 4 |
| 1917 | PIT | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | PIT | P | 7 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 28 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elon University | Elon | NC | 1914 |
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh | NC | 1915 |