Bill Kirksieck
Born: 12/6/1913 in Ulm, AR, USA
Died: 3/11/1970 in Stuttgart, AR, USA
MLB Debut: 1939-06-21 | Final Game: 1939-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 183 lbs
Full name: Wayman William Kirksieck
Biography
Bill Kirksieck was a professional baseball player born in 1913, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the 1939 season. His career spanned from June 21 to September 30 of that year, during which he appeared in 25 games. Despite the limited duration of his career, Kirksieck became a part of baseball history, representing an era marked by the impending changes of World War II and the evolving landscape of the sport.
Throughout his time in the majors, Kirksieck recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .083, with no home runs or runs batted in. He did not register any stolen bases, highlighting the challenges he faced in establishing himself at the highest level of competition. While his statistics may not reflect a long or impactful career, the experience of playing in the major leagues during this transitional period in baseball is a testament to his talent and dedication to the game. Kirksieck's brief tenure serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their time in the spotlight was short-lived.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 62.7 | 81 | 50 | 13 | 32 | 13 | 7.18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PHI | NL | 0 | 2 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 62.7 | 81 | 50 | 32 | 13 | 7.18 | -4003.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.083 | 0.214 | 0.083 | 0.298 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PHI | NL | 25 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 23 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PHI | P | 23 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Monticello | AR | 1933, 1934, 1935 |