Bill Kuehne, baseball player, 1883-1892

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

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

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