Bill Fouser
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1876)
Bill Fouser was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1876 for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 21 career games, he hit .135 with 12 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Born
- 1855 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Died
- 3/1/1919 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1876-04-22
- Last Game
- 1876-09-16
Full name: William C. Fouser
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 89 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .135 | .135 | .157 | .292 | -597 |
Career AVG .135 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 49.2% below league average.
Career OBP .135 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 51.4% below league average.
Career SLG .157 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 51.0% below league average.
Career OPS .292 vs. league average .598 across their career seasons — 51.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876 | PHN | NL | 21 | 89 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .135 | .265 (-49%) | .277 (-51%) | .320 (-51%) | .598 (-51%) | -597.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 21 | 89 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .135 | — | — | — | — | -597 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 14 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Fouser
- Was Bill Fouser a pitcher?
- No. Bill Fouser was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bill Fouser hit?
- Bill Fouser hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What was Bill Fouser's career batting average?
- Bill Fouser batted .135 over his career, with 12 hits in 89 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Fouser have?
- Bill Fouser drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Bill Fouser in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Fouser has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Bill Fouser play for?
- Bill Fouser played for the Philadelphia Athletics.