Bill Forman
Born: 10/10/1886 in Venango, PA, USA
Died: 10/2/1958 in Uniontown, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-09-20 | Final Game: 1910-07-09
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: William Orange Forman
Biography
Bill Forman, born in 1886, was a professional baseball player who played in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1909 to 1910, during a time when Major League Baseball was still in its formative years, evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented game. Forman served primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 3 games at the highest level of the sport.
Despite a brief career in the majors, Forman managed to leave a mark with a batting average of .333, a respectable figure that highlights his ability to make contact at the plate. Over the course of his limited playing time, he recorded 1 hit, though he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs. While his major league career was short-lived, Forman's contributions during this period reflect the challenges and competition faced by players of his era, as they navigated the transition of baseball into a more dynamic and evolving sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | WSN | AL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 4.91 | - |
| 1910 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.500 | 0.333 | 0.833 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | WSN | AL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1910 | WSN | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | WS1 | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1910 | WS1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |