Bill Greason
Born: 9/3/1924 in Atlanta, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1954-05-31 | Final Game: 1954-06-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: William Henry Greason
Biography
Bill Greason, born in 1924, was a professional baseball player whose career, though brief, marked a unique chapter in the sport's history. He played in the Major Leagues for a total of three games during the 1954 season. Greason's tenure in professional baseball was short-lived, spanning from May 31 to June 20 of that year. Despite his limited opportunities at the plate, Greason's journey to the majors reflected the perseverance and dedication of many players who aspired to reach the highest level of the game during the post-World War II era, a time characterized by the resurgence of baseball's popularity in America.
His career statistics included 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. While these numbers may seem unimpressive, they underscore the challenges faced by players who found themselves vying for a spot in a league filled with talent and competition. Greason's time in the majors, though not marked by statistical achievement, serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who contributed to the fabric of baseball, each with their own stories and aspirations.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.0 | 43.0 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 10.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.256 | 0.360 | 0.395 | 0.755 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.0 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 16.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 204.0 | 119.0 | 40.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.41 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 28.0 | 23.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.304 | 0.407 | 0.391 | 0.798 |
| 1949 | 25.0 | 20.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.304 | 0.400 | 0.704 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 31.0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 92.0 | 49.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.35 |
| 1949 | 26.0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 112.0 | 70.0 | 35.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.51 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 13.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | STL | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | SLN | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |