Billy Hart
Born: 5/16/1866 in Palmyra, MO, USA
Died: 5/14/1944 in Hannibal, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1890-07-13 | Final Game: 1890-10-14
Height: 5'8"
Full name: Robert Lee Hart
Biography
Billy Hart was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1866, who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1890 until October 14, 1890. Despite a brief career, Hart showcased his talent during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more organized and competitive sport. He played in an era characterized by evolving pitching techniques and strategies, which significantly influenced the game.
Throughout his career, Hart recorded a win-loss record of 12-8 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.67. He struck out a total of 95 batters, demonstrating his ability to dominate hitters with his pitching skills. While he did not record any saves, his contributions on the mound were vital for his team during his short-lived career. Hart's performances reflected the growing emphasis on pitching prowess and laid the groundwork for future generations of pitchers in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 201.3 | 188 | 82 | 6 | 66 | 95 | 3.67 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | SL4 | AA | 12 | 8 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 201.3 | 188 | 82 | 66 | 95 | 3.67 | 1591.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 78 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0.192 | 0.292 | 0.244 | 0.536 | -257.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | SL4 | AA | 27 | 78 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0.192 | -257.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 26 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | SL4 | P | 26 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| 1890 | SL4 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |
| Center Field | 1 |