Bill Grahame
Born: 7/22/1883 in Owosso, MI, USA
Died: 2/15/1936 in Holt, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1908-04-18 | Final Game: 1910-06-14
Throws: L | Height: 6'0"
Full name: William James Grahame
Biography
Bill Grahame was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1908 to 1910. Born in 1883, he made his mark in the early days of Major League Baseball, a period characterized by a focus on pitching prowess and strategic gameplay. Grahame played primarily in the American League, where he showcased his skills on the mound for various teams. Over his career, he compiled a record of 14 wins and 29 losses, demonstrating resilience in a competitive pitching landscape.
With an earned run average (ERA) of 2.9, Grahame was known for his ability to keep runs to a minimum, reflecting the standards of a pitching-heavy era. He struck out 141 batters during his time in the majors and recorded one save, underscoring his role as a reliable option in relief situations as well as a starting pitcher. While his win-loss record may not have been stellar, Grahame's contributions to his teams and the game during the formative years of professional baseball have solidified his place in the sport's history. He retired from professional play on June 14, 1910, leaving behind a legacy that resonates with the evolution of pitching in baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 29 | 64 | 40 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 347.7 | 321 | 112 | 5 | 105 | 141 | 2.90 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | SLA | AL | 6 | 7 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 117.3 | 104 | 30 | 32 | 47 | 2.30 | -177.5 |
| 1909 | SLA | AL | 8 | 14 | 34 | 21 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 187.3 | 171 | 65 | 60 | 82 | 3.12 | -298.0 |
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 0 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 43.0 | 46 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 3.56 | -844.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 118 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 61 | 0.144 | 0.185 | 0.144 | 0.330 | -350.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | SLA | AL | 21 | 42 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0.119 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | SLA | AL | 34 | 63 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 0.159 | -350.9 |
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 9 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 64 | 40 | 16 | 101 | 10 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | SLA | P | 21 | 13 | 6 | 35 | 2 | 2 |
| 1909 | SLA | P | 34 | 21 | 9 | 58 | 4 | 5 |
| 1910 | SLA | P | 9 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 64 |