Bill Kemmer

Born: 11/15/1873 in Turbot, PA, USA

Died: 6/8/1945 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-06-03 | Final Game: 1895-06-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: William Edward Kemmer

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Biography

Bill Kemmer, born in 1873, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1895 to June 3, 1895. Primarily recognized as a position player, Kemmer made a mark in Major League Baseball during the early days of the sport. Although his career was short, encompassing only 11 games, he managed to leave a memorable imprint on the game. During his time in the league, Kemmer recorded 7 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 3 runs, achieving a batting average of .184. His playing style reflected the transition in baseball at the time, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more dynamic offensive phase. Despite his modest statistics, Kemmer's contributions during this formative time in baseball history highlight the passion and dedication of players from that era, whose efforts laid the groundwork for future generations of athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	38	5	7	0	0	1	3	0	2	4	0.184	0.225	0.263	0.488	0.0

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career OBP .225 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.

Career SLG .263 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 34.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.488 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1895	LS3	NL	11	38	5	7	0	0	1	3	0	2	4	0.184	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	18	1	1	1
3B	9	0	16	22	9	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1895	LS3	1B	2	0	18	1	1	1
1895	LS3	3B	9	0	16	22	9	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	2
Third Base	9