Bill Garfield
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1889-1890)
Bill Garfield was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1890 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cleveland Spiders, a span of 2 seasons. Across 13 career appearances, he went 1-9 with a 5.73 ERA and 20 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 160 lb
- Died
- 12/16/1941 in Danville, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1889-07-10
- Last Game
- 1890-08-06
Full name: William Milton Garfield
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | PIT | NL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 45 | 25 | 17 | 4 | 7.76 | 3.93 (-97%) | -1128.0 |
| 1890 | CL4 | NL | 1 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 70.0 | 91 | 38 | 35 | 16 | 4.89 | 3.88 (-26%) | -1707.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 99.0 | 136 | 63 | 52 | 20 | 5.73 | — | -2,835 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 39 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16 | .103 | .167 | .103 | .269 | 0 |
Career AVG .103 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 60.8% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 50.4% below league average.
Career SLG .103 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 71.0% below league average.
Career OPS .269 vs. league average .689 across their career seasons — 60.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | PIT | NL | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | CL4 | NL | 9 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 13 | 39 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16 | .103 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
Bill Garfield: the record in brief
Bill Garfield played a first major league game on July 10, 1889 and a last one on August 6, 1890. The team column moves through the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1889) and the Cleveland Spiders (1890). Garfield, born on October 26, 1867, in Sheffield, OH, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 160 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Garfield's death is recorded on December 16, 1941, in Danville, IL, USA. The bio lists the given name William Milton.
Garfield pitched in 13 games, starting 10, and finished with a 1-9 record and 5.73 ERA. The totals include 20 strikeouts. Against a 3.90 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.73 mark was 46.8% worse. In 1890, one of the busiest seasons, Garfield posted a 4.89 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.88.
The position breakdown shows 13 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 3 errors alongside 5 putouts and 20 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Garfield
- What years did Bill Garfield play?
- Bill Garfield played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1890.
- Was Bill Garfield a pitcher?
- Yes. Bill Garfield pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 20 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bill Garfield hit?
- Bill Garfield hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Bill Garfield play for?
- Bill Garfield played for 2 teams: the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1889) and the Cleveland Spiders (1890).
- What were Bill Garfield's career stats?
- In 13 games, Bill Garfield went 1-9 with a 5.73 ERA, 20 strikeouts, and 99.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Bill Garfield play?
- Bill Garfield played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Garfield and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Garfield was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Bill Garfield's career ERA?
- Bill Garfield finished with a 5.73 career ERA, going 1-9 with 20 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bill Garfield have?
- Bill Garfield recorded 20 career strikeouts.
- Is Bill Garfield in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Garfield has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.