Bill Greenwood
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882-1890)
Bill Greenwood was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1890 for 5 teams, including the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 9 seasons. In 574 career games, he hit .226 with 490 hits, 8 home runs, and 185 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 180 lb
- Died
- 5/2/1902 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1882-09-16
- Last Game
- 1890-10-15
Full name: William Fitter Greenwood
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 574 | 2,170 | 381 | 490 | 56 | 26 | 8 | 185 | 194 | 201 | 147 | .226 | .298 | .287 | .584 | -3,522 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.
Career OBP .298 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .287 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Career OPS .584 vs. league average .655 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | PH4 | AA | 7 | 30 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | BR3 | AA | 92 | 385 | 52 | 83 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | .216 | .243 (-11%) | .278 (-15%) | .327 (-16%) | .606 (-15%) | -799.9 |
| 1887 | BL2 | AA | 118 | 495 | 114 | 130 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 65 | 71 | 54 | 25 | .263 | .270 (-3%) | .331 (+1%) | .373 (-15%) | .705 (-7%) | -425.3 |
| 1888 | BL2 | AA | 115 | 409 | 69 | 78 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 46 | 30 | 51 | .191 | .238 (-20%) | .290 (-12%) | .319 (-29%) | .610 (-21%) | -1070.8 |
| 1889 | CL6 | AA | 118 | 414 | 62 | 93 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 49 | 37 | 58 | 71 | .225 | .263 (-15%) | .334 (-2%) | .357 (-13%) | .691 (-8%) | -405.4 |
| 1890 | RC2 | AA | 124 | 437 | 76 | 97 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 41 | 40 | 48 | 0 | .222 | .260 (-15%) | .336 (-8%) | .351 (-18%) | .687 (-13%) | -821.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 574 | 2,170 | 381 | 490 | 56 | 26 | 8 | 185 | 194 | 201 | 147 | .226 | — | — | — | — | -3,522 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 538 | 0 | 1399 | 1570 | 273 | 199 |
| OF | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 30 | 0 | 47 | 59 | 22 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | PH4 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1882 | PH4 | OF | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | BR3 | 2B | 92 | 0 | 230 | 300 | 59 | 40 |
| 1884 | BR3 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | BL2 | 2B | 117 | 0 | 357 | 360 | 56 | 33 |
| 1887 | BL2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | BL2 | 2B | 86 | 0 | 158 | 243 | 38 | 17 |
| 1888 | BL2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | BL2 | SS | 28 | 0 | 45 | 56 | 21 | 8 |
| 1889 | CL6 | 2B | 118 | 0 | 313 | 322 | 60 | 50 |
| 1890 | RC2 | 2B | 123 | 0 | 341 | 343 | 59 | 59 |
| 1890 | RC2 | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 538 |
| Shortstop | 30 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 8 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Bill Greenwood (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Bill Greenwood: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 16, 1882 and the final game on October 15, 1890, Bill Greenwood built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Athletics (1882), the Brooklyn Atlantics (1884), the Baltimore Orioles (1887 to 1888), the Columbus Solons (1889), and the Rochester Broncos (1890). At 180 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame, Greenwood is listed as a second baseman. Greenwood batted from both sides and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Greenwood was born on April 19, 1857, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Greenwood died on May 2, 1902, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The given name on file is William Fitter Greenwood.
Across 574 games at the plate, Greenwood's career line reads 490 hits in 2,170 at bats for a .226 average; the totals also include 8 homers, 185 RBI, and 194 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .298 and .287 give Greenwood a career OPS of .584. Set against a .254 league average for the same years, Greenwood's .226 average sits 11.2% below it. The OPS comparison is .584 to a league .655, 10.8% below average. The hits column peaks at 130, in 1887.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Greenwood
- What years did Bill Greenwood play?
- Bill Greenwood played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1890.
- Was Bill Greenwood a pitcher?
- No. Bill Greenwood was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bill Greenwood hit?
- Bill Greenwood hit 8 career home runs with 490 hits.
- What teams did Bill Greenwood play for?
- Bill Greenwood played for 5 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1882), the Brooklyn Atlantics (1884), the Baltimore Orioles (1887–1888), the Columbus Solons (1889), and the Rochester Broncos (1890).
- What were Bill Greenwood's career stats?
- In 574 games, Bill Greenwood had 490 hits, 8 home runs, 185 RBI, 381 runs, and 194 stolen bases, with a .226 batting average.
- What position did Bill Greenwood play?
- Bill Greenwood played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Greenwood and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Greenwood was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bill Greenwood hit each season?
- Bill Greenwood's home runs by season: 0 in 1882, 3 in 1884, 0 in 1887, 0 in 1888, 3 in 1889, and 2 in 1890. His most in one season was 3, in 1884 and 1889.
- What was Bill Greenwood's career batting average?
- Bill Greenwood batted .226 over his career, with 490 hits in 2,170 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Greenwood have?
- Bill Greenwood drove in 185 runs in his career.
- Is Bill Greenwood in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Greenwood has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.