Bill Fouser
Born: 1855 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 3/1/1919 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1876-04-22 | Final Game: 1876-09-16
Full name: William C. Fouser
Biography
Bill Fouser, born in 1855, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned the brief period from 1876 to September 16, 1876. Playing primarily as a position player, Fouser participated in 21 games during his time in Major League Baseball. His performance at the plate included 12 hits, resulting in a batting average of .135. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's offensive efforts with 2 RBIs. Additionally, he did not record any stolen bases throughout his short career.
Fouser's playing days occurred during the early years of professional baseball, a time characterized by the transition from amateurism to organized leagues. As a member of this nascent era, his contributions, though modest statistically, were part of the foundation upon which modern baseball was built. Despite the challenges of competing in the sport's formative years, Fouser's participation in the league reflects the enthusiasm and growing popularity of baseball during the late 19th century. His career, though brief and statistically limited, is a reminder of the many players who shaped the game's early history.
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 | 0.135 | 0.135 | 0.157 | 0.292 | -623.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876 | PHN | NL | 21 | 89 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.135 | -623.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2B | 14 | 0 | 34 | 52 | 18 | 3 |
| OF | 7 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876 | PHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1876 | PHN | 2B | 14 | 0 | 34 | 52 | 18 | 3 |
| 1876 | PHN | OF | 7 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 14 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 6 |