Bill Kissinger
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1895-1897)
Bill Kissinger was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1895 to 1897 for the Baltimore Orioles and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 3 seasons. Across 53 career appearances, he went 7-25 with a 6.99 ERA and 61 strikeouts. He also batted .280 with 0 home runs.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 4/20/1929 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1895-05-30
- Last Game
- 1897-06-10
Full name: William Francis Kissinger
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BLN | NL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.97 | 4.77 (+17%) | 338.4 |
| 1895 | SLN | NL | 4 | 12 | 24 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 140.7 | 222 | 105 | 51 | 31 | 6.72 | 4.77 (-41%) | -1285.9 |
| 1896 | SLN | NL | 2 | 9 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 136.0 | 209 | 98 | 55 | 22 | 6.49 | 4.36 (-49%) | -1626.4 |
| 1897 | SLN | NL | 0 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 31.3 | 51 | 40 | 15 | 5 | 11.49 | 4.30 (-167%) | -1351.7 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 7 | 25 | 53 | 32 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 319.1 | 500 | 248 | 123 | 61 | 6.99 | — | -3,926 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 214 | 24 | 60 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 21 | .280 | .290 | .369 | .659 | -579 |
Career AVG .280 vs. league average .293 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .290 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.
Career SLG .369 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.
Career OPS .659 vs. league average .748 across their career seasons — 11.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BLN | NL | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1895 | SLN | NL | 33 | 97 | 8 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 11 | .247 | .296 (-16%) | .361 (-32%) | .399 (-17%) | .761 (-24%) | 0.0 |
| 1896 | SLN | NL | 23 | 73 | 8 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .301 | .290 (+4%) | .354 (-15%) | .387 (-8%) | .741 (-11%) | -153.0 |
| 1897 | SLN | NL | 14 | 39 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 72 | 214 | 24 | 60 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 21 | .280 | — | — | — | — | -153 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| OF | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| P | 53 | 0 | 16 | 84 | 7 | 3 |
| SS | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BLN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1895 | SLN | OF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | SLN | P | 24 | 0 | 8 | 31 | 1 | 1 |
| 1895 | SLN | SS | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| 1896 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1896 | SLN | OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | SLN | P | 20 | 0 | 5 | 43 | 5 | 2 |
| 1897 | SLN | OF | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1897 | SLN | P | 7 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 53 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Kissinger
- What years did Bill Kissinger play?
- Bill Kissinger played in Major League Baseball from 1895 to 1897.
- Was Bill Kissinger a pitcher?
- Yes. Bill Kissinger pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 61 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bill Kissinger hit?
- Bill Kissinger hit 0 career home runs with 60 hits.
- What was Bill Kissinger's career batting average?
- Bill Kissinger batted .280 over his career, with 60 hits in 214 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Kissinger have?
- Bill Kissinger drove in 26 runs in his career.
- What was Bill Kissinger's career ERA?
- Bill Kissinger finished with a 6.99 career ERA, going 7-25 with 61 strikeouts.