Billy Hulen, baseball player, 1896-1899

Billy Hulen

Born: 3/12/1870 in Dixon, CA, USA

Died: 10/2/1947 in Santa Rosa, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-05-02 | Final Game: 1899-05-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 148 lbs

Full name: William Franklin Hulen

Biography

Billy Hulen was a professional baseball player born in 1870, who played primarily as a position player during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. His career spanned from May 2, 1896, to May 12, 1899, during which he appeared in 107 games. Hulen recorded a total of 100 hits, achieving a batting average of .246. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed significantly to his teams with 41 RBIs and showcased notable speed on the bases, finishing his career with 28 stolen bases. Hulen's playing style reflected the focus on agility and base running that was prevalent in his era. His ability to steal bases and generate offense, despite the lack of home runs, underscored the strategies employed by teams during this time. Throughout his brief career, he left a mark on the game, embodying the spirit of early baseball and the evolving tactics of the sport as it began to embrace more dynamic play.

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 0.246 0.350 0.327 0.676 -462.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 2 2 0 0
OF 12 0 31 1 5 0
SS 92 0 174 272 61 35

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Shortstop 92
Center Field 12