Billy Graulich
Born: 7/24/1868 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 8/12/1948 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1891-09-17 | Final Game: 1891-09-23
Full name: William Graulich
Biography
Billy Graulich was a professional baseball player born in 1868, who had a brief but noteworthy career in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. He played as a position player, participating in a total of 7 games from September 17, 1891, to September 23, 1891. Graulich showcased his batting skills with a solid performance, finishing his short stint with a batting average of .308. He recorded 8 hits and drove in 3 runs, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his time in the league.
Operating in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style of play, Graulich's contributions came during a time when the game was evolving. His ability to achieve a batting average above .300 in a limited number of games highlights his potential as a competent hitter. While Graulich's major league career was brief, his presence on the field during the formative years of baseball adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 26 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.308 | 0.333 | 0.308 | 0.641 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | PHI | NL | 7 | 26 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C | 4 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | PHI | C | 4 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 1891 | PHI | 1B | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 4 |
| First Base | 3 |