Willie Kamm
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1923-1935)
Willie Kamm was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1935 for the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 13 seasons. In 1,693 career games, he hit .281 with 1,643 hits, 29 home runs, and 826 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 4,946.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 12/21/1988 in Belmont, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1923-04-18
- Last Game
- 1935-05-22
Full name: William Edward Kamm
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,693 | 5,851 | 802 | 1,643 | 348 | 85 | 29 | 826 | 126 | 824 | 405 | .281 | .372 | .384 | .756 | 4,946 |
Career AVG .281 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .372 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.
Career SLG .384 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .756 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CHA | AL | 149 | 544 | 57 | 159 | 39 | 9 | 6 | 87 | 18 | 62 | 82 | .292 | .282 (+3%) | .344 (+6%) | .390 (+10%) | .734 (+8%) | 944.3 |
| 1924 | CHA | AL | 147 | 528 | 58 | 134 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 93 | 10 | 64 | 59 | .254 | .283 (-11%) | .345 (-3%) | .389 (-7%) | .734 (-5%) | -356.2 |
| 1925 | CHA | AL | 152 | 509 | 82 | 142 | 32 | 4 | 6 | 83 | 11 | 90 | 36 | .279 | .288 (-3%) | .349 (+12%) | .407 (-3%) | .756 (+4%) | 741.4 |
| 1926 | CHA | AL | 143 | 480 | 63 | 141 | 24 | 10 | 0 | 62 | 12 | 77 | 24 | .294 | .279 (+5%) | .345 (+14%) | .390 (-1%) | .735 (+6%) | 884.8 |
| 1927 | CHA | AL | 148 | 540 | 85 | 146 | 32 | 13 | 0 | 59 | 8 | 70 | 18 | .270 | .282 (-4%) | .344 (+3%) | .392 (-4%) | .736 (-1%) | -21.5 |
| 1928 | CHA | AL | 155 | 552 | 70 | 170 | 30 | 12 | 1 | 84 | 17 | 73 | 22 | .308 | .280 (+10%) | .342 (+14%) | .395 (+4%) | .737 (+9%) | 1201.9 |
| 1929 | CHA | AL | 147 | 523 | 72 | 140 | 33 | 6 | 3 | 63 | 12 | 75 | 23 | .268 | .289 (-7%) | .353 (+3%) | .415 (-11%) | .769 (-5%) | -282.9 |
| 1930 | CHA | AL | 112 | 331 | 49 | 89 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 47 | 5 | 51 | 20 | .269 | .293 (-9%) | .354 (+4%) | .429 (-8%) | .784 (-3%) | -71.3 |
| 1931 | CHA | AL | 18 | 59 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 6 | .254 | .276 (-8%) | .338 (-1%) | .388 (-8%) | .726 (-5%) | -46.0 |
| 1931 | CLE | AL | 114 | 410 | 68 | 121 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 66 | 13 | 64 | 13 | .295 | .276 (+7%) | .338 (+16%) | .388 (avg) | .726 (+8%) | -46.0 |
| 1932 | CLE | AL | 148 | 524 | 76 | 150 | 34 | 9 | 3 | 83 | 6 | 75 | 36 | .286 | .275 (+4%) | .335 (+13%) | .391 (+3%) | .726 (+8%) | 1024.0 |
| 1933 | CLE | AL | 133 | 447 | 59 | 126 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 47 | 6 | 54 | 27 | .282 | .270 (+4%) | .329 (+9%) | .377 (-11%) | .707 (-2%) | 56.7 |
| 1934 | CLE | AL | 121 | 386 | 52 | 104 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 42 | 7 | 62 | 38 | .269 | .278 (-3%) | .340 (+9%) | .392 (-12%) | .733 (-2%) | 39.9 |
| 1935 | CLE | AL | 6 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 1,693 | 5,851 | 802 | 1,643 | 348 | 85 | 29 | 826 | 126 | 824 | 405 | .281 | — | — | — | — | 4,069 | ||
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 (1693 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 859 | 2909 | 412 | 808 | 13 | 430 | .278 |
| Away | 834 | 2947 | 389 | 835 | 16 | 401 | .283 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935-05-22 | CLE | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935-05-21 | CLE | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-05-20 | CLE | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-05-19 | CLE | NYY | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-05-10 | CLE | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-04-28 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-09-25 | CLE | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-09-23 | CLE | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934-09-22 | CLE | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1934-09-20 | CLE | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1674 | 0 | 2151 | 3345 | 185 | 299 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CHA | 3B | 149 | 0 | 173 | 352 | 22 | 29 |
| 1924 | CHA | 3B | 146 | 0 | 190 | 312 | 15 | 31 |
| 1925 | CHA | 3B | 152 | 0 | 182 | 310 | 22 | 32 |
| 1926 | CHA | 3B | 142 | 0 | 177 | 323 | 11 | 16 |
| 1927 | CHA | 3B | 146 | 0 | 236 | 279 | 15 | 21 |
| 1928 | CHA | 3B | 155 | 0 | 243 | 278 | 12 | 33 |
| 1929 | CHA | 3B | 145 | 0 | 221 | 270 | 11 | 27 |
| 1930 | CHA | 3B | 106 | 0 | 142 | 209 | 23 | 17 |
| 1931 | CHA | 3B | 18 | 0 | 29 | 32 | 4 | 4 |
| 1931 | CLE | 3B | 114 | 0 | 129 | 208 | 19 | 29 |
| 1932 | CLE | 3B | 148 | 0 | 164 | 299 | 16 | 20 |
| 1933 | CLE | 3B | 131 | 0 | 153 | 221 | 6 | 16 |
| 1934 | CLE | 3B | 118 | 0 | 109 | 248 | 8 | 24 |
| 1935 | CLE | 3B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1675 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 3B |
| 1931 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 3B |
| 1928 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 3B |
| 1926 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 3B |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 21th | 1.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1928 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 5th | 15.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1925 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 12th | 7.0 | 64 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Willie Kamm (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Willie Kamm
- What years did Willie Kamm play?
- Willie Kamm played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1935.
- Was Willie Kamm a pitcher?
- No. Willie Kamm was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Willie Kamm hit?
- Willie Kamm hit 29 career home runs with 1643 hits.
- What was Willie Kamm's career batting average?
- Willie Kamm batted .281 over his career, with 1,643 hits in 5,851 at bats.
- How many RBI did Willie Kamm have?
- Willie Kamm drove in 826 runs in his career.
- Is Willie Kamm in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Willie Kamm has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.