Bill Fincher
Born: 5/26/1894 in Atlanta, GA, USA
Died: 5/7/1946 in Shreveport, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1916-04-23 | Final Game: 1916-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: William Allen Fincher
Biography
Bill Fincher, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period during the early 20th century. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball from April 23, 1916, to September 30, 1916. Despite his short tenure in the league, Fincher made his mark in a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a phase that would soon embrace more dynamic offensive play.
Throughout his 12 games in the majors, Fincher recorded 1 hit, achieving a batting average of 0.25. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs (RBIs), his presence on the field contributed to the competitive landscape of the time. Fincher's career, though limited in scope, reflects the challenges faced by many players of his era, where opportunities were scarce and the game was characterized by a different style of play. His time in the league may have been brief, but it was part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a crucial period of the sport's development.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 2.14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | SLA | AL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2.14 | -63.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.750 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | SLA | AL | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | SLA | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville | AR | 1913, 1914 |