Bill Kuehne
Born: 10/24/1858 in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
Died: 10/27/1921 in Sulphur Springs, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1883-05-01 | Final Game: 1892-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: William J. Kuehne
Biography
Bill Kuehne was a notable position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, marking his career from 1883 to 1892. Born in 1858, Kuehne participated in a total of 1,087 games, where he compiled 993 hits, showcasing his ability to consistently reach base. His offensive contributions included 25 home runs and 403 runs batted in, while his batting average settled at .232. Additionally, Kuehne demonstrated speed on the base paths, amassing 150 stolen bases throughout his career, which was indicative of the more aggressive style of play that characterized the era.
Kuehne's playing days coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the early professional leagues into the more organized structure seen today. His contributions as a player helped lay the groundwork for future generations, and his record reflects the competitive nature of the game during the late 1800s. Though not as widely remembered as some of his contemporaries, Kuehne remains an important figure in the history of baseball, representing the hard-nosed playing style and determination of the era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1087 | 4286 | 533 | 993 | 145 | 115 | 25 | 403 | 150 | 136 | 260 | 0.232 | 0.257 | 0.337 | 0.594 | -8143.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | CL5 | AA | 95 | 374 | 38 | 85 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.227 | -811.7 |
| 1884 | CL5 | AA | 110 | 415 | 48 | 98 | 13 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0.236 | 114.3 |
| 1885 | PT1 | AA | 104 | 411 | 54 | 93 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0.226 | -352.2 |
| 1886 | PT1 | AA | 117 | 481 | 73 | 98 | 16 | 17 | 1 | 48 | 26 | 19 | 0 | 0.204 | -1351.2 |
| 1887 | PIT | NL | 102 | 402 | 68 | 120 | 18 | 15 | 1 | 41 | 17 | 14 | 39 | 0.299 | 269.2 |
| 1888 | PIT | NL | 138 | 524 | 60 | 123 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 62 | 34 | 9 | 68 | 0.235 | -641.6 |
| 1889 | PIT | NL | 97 | 390 | 43 | 96 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 57 | 15 | 9 | 36 | 0.246 | -920.6 |
| 1890 | PTP | PL | 128 | 537 | 66 | 126 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 73 | 21 | 28 | 37 | 0.235 | -1353.8 |
| 1891 | CL6 | AA | 68 | 261 | 32 | 56 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 21 | 10 | 22 | 0.215 | -1134.8 |
| 1891 | LS2 | AA | 39 | 152 | 25 | 41 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 0.270 | -1134.8 |
| 1892 | CIN | NL | 6 | 24 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.208 | 0.0 |
| 1892 | LS3 | NL | 76 | 287 | 22 | 48 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 36 | 6 | 13 | 36 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1892 | STL | NL | 6 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1892 | STL | NL | 1 | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 24 | 0 | 213 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| 2B | 25 | 0 | 76 | 77 | 35 | 8 |
| 3B | 798 | 0 | 932 | 1687 | 373 | 127 |
| OF | 73 | 0 | 122 | 13 | 13 | 1 |
| SS | 171 | 0 | 270 | 533 | 95 | 56 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | CL5 | 2B | 18 | 0 | 56 | 58 | 30 | 5 |
| 1883 | CL5 | 3B | 69 | 0 | 61 | 133 | 39 | 11 |
| 1883 | CL5 | SS | 7 | 0 | 10 | 20 | 3 | 5 |
| 1883 | CL5 | OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | CL5 | 3B | 110 | 0 | 120 | 219 | 46 | 13 |
| 1885 | PT1 | 3B | 97 | 0 | 102 | 187 | 45 | 14 |
| 1885 | PT1 | SS | 7 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 6 | 2 |
| 1886 | PT1 | 1B | 18 | 0 | 172 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 1886 | PT1 | 3B | 47 | 0 | 44 | 88 | 16 | 5 |
| 1886 | PT1 | OF | 54 | 0 | 87 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1887 | PIT | 1B | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1887 | PIT | 3B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | PIT | SS | 91 | 0 | 136 | 310 | 59 | 29 |
| 1887 | PIT | OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1888 | PIT | 3B | 75 | 0 | 96 | 168 | 26 | 10 |
| 1888 | PIT | SS | 63 | 0 | 112 | 159 | 25 | 19 |
| 1889 | PIT | 1B | 2 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1889 | PIT | 2B | 5 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1889 | PIT | 3B | 75 | 0 | 89 | 157 | 32 | 14 |
| 1889 | PIT | SS | 2 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 1889 | PIT | OF | 13 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1890 | PTP | 3B | 128 | 0 | 163 | 306 | 82 | 18 |
| 1891 | CL6 | 3B | 68 | 0 | 85 | 146 | 30 | 15 |
| 1891 | LS2 | 3B | 39 | 0 | 52 | 86 | 16 | 7 |
| 1892 | CIN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| 1892 | CIN | 3B | 4 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 1892 | LS3 | 3B | 76 | 0 | 104 | 160 | 38 | 16 |
| 1892 | SLN | 3B | 5 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1892 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 1892 | SLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 24 |
| Second Base | 25 |
| Third Base | 798 |
| Shortstop | 171 |
| Left Field | 33 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 30 |