Bill Karlon
Born: 1/21/1909 in Palmer, MA, USA
Died: 12/7/1964 in Ware, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1930-04-28 | Final Game: 1930-05-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: William John Karlon
Biography
Bill Karlon, born in 1909, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief career in the major leagues. His time in the big leagues spanned from April 28, 1930, to May 12, 1930, during which he made appearances in two games. Despite his aspirations and efforts, Karlon's performance did not yield any hits, runs batted in, or home runs, resulting in a batting average of .0. His career, although short-lived, marked him as a part of the early 20th-century baseball landscape, a time when the sport was evolving and the competition was intensifying.
Karlon's stint in Major League Baseball coincided with an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. While he did not achieve notable statistical success, his presence on a major league roster represents the countless players who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport, often facing fierce competition. Bill Karlon's brief career serves as a reminder of the challenges many athletes faced in their pursuit of excellence in baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | NYY | AL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | NYA | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |