Billy Hulen
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1896-1899)
Billy Hulen was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1899 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals, a span of 4 seasons. In 107 career games, he hit .246 with 100 hits and 41 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 148 lb
- Died
- 10/2/1947 in Santa Rosa, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1896-05-02
- Last Game
- 1899-05-12
Full name: William Franklin Hulen
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 407 | 97 | 100 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 41 | 28 | 65 | 22 | .246 | .350 | .327 | .676 | -442 |
Career AVG .246 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Career OBP .350 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .327 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.
Career OPS .676 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | PHI | NL | 88 | 339 | 87 | 90 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 38 | 23 | 55 | 20 | .265 | .290 (-9%) | .354 (+4%) | .387 (-7%) | .741 (-2%) | -19.5 |
| 1899 | WAS | NL | 19 | 68 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 2 | .147 | .282 (-48%) | .343 (-25%) | .366 (-56%) | .710 (-41%) | -422.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 107 | 407 | 97 | 100 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 41 | 28 | 65 | 22 | .246 | — | — | — | — | -442 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (19 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 34 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .176 |
| Away | 9 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .118 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-05-12 | WSN | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1899-05-10 | WSN | BRO | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-09 | WSN | NY1 | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1899-05-08 | WSN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-05-06 | WSN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-05 | WSN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-03 | WSN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-02 | WSN | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1899-05-01 | WSN | BRO | L | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-04-25 | WSN | NY1 | W | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 92 |
| Center Field | 12 |
Billy Hulen: the record in brief
May 2, 1896 and May 12, 1899 bracket Billy Hulen's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Philadelphia Phillies (1896) and the Washington Senators (1899). At 5-foot-8 and 148 pounds, Hulen is listed as a shortstop. The bio says Hulen threw and hit left-handed. The recorded birth is March 12, 1870, in Dixon, CA, USA. Hulen's death is recorded on October 2, 1947, in Santa Rosa, CA, USA. On the record, Billy Hulen was born William Franklin Hulen.
Hulen's career batting table shows 107 games, 407 at bats and 100 hits, a .246 average, adding 41 RBI and 28 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .350 and the slugging percentage .327, for an OPS of .676. Measured against the leagues Hulen played in, the .246 career average compares with a .286 league average over the same seasons, 14.1% below the league. In OPS terms, Hulen's .676 stands 6.7% below the league's .725. The hits column peaks at 90, in 1896. Hulen drove in a season-high 38 runs in 1896. 1896 brought a season-best 23 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Billy Hulen
- What years did Billy Hulen play?
- Billy Hulen played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1899.
- Was Billy Hulen a pitcher?
- No. Billy Hulen was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Billy Hulen hit?
- Billy Hulen hit 0 career home runs with 100 hits.
- What teams did Billy Hulen play for?
- Billy Hulen played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1896) and the Washington Senators (1899).
- What were Billy Hulen's career stats?
- In 107 games, Billy Hulen had 100 hits, 41 RBI, 97 runs, and 28 stolen bases, with a .246 batting average.
- What position did Billy Hulen play?
- Billy Hulen played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Billy Hulen and how much did he weigh?
- Billy Hulen was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 148 pounds.
- What was Billy Hulen's career batting average?
- Billy Hulen batted .246 over his career, with 100 hits in 407 at bats.
- How many RBI did Billy Hulen have?
- Billy Hulen drove in 41 runs in his career.
- Is Billy Hulen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Billy Hulen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.