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
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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |