Bill Lane
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Bill Lane was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Giants and the Chicago American Giants. In 20 career games, he hit .250 with 16 hits and 5 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
Full name: William Lane
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 64 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | .250 | .294 | .250 | .544 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.
Career OPS .544 vs. league average .693 across their career seasons — 21.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | COG | WES | 14 | 43 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | .209 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | CAG | WES | 6 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 20 | 64 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 15 |
| Shortstop | 7 |
Bill Lane: the record in brief
Bill Lane's record on this page is drawn from the season tables. Lane played for the Chicago Giants (1911) and the Chicago American Giants (1911). Lane played primarily as a third baseman. On the record, Bill Lane was born William Lane.
Lane's career batting table shows 20 games, 64 at bats and 16 hits, a .250 average, plus 5 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .294 and the slugging percentage .250, for an OPS of .544. Over the seasons Lane played, league hitters batted .267; the .250 career figure is 6.2% below that. Lane collected a career-high 9 hits in 1911.
By games played in the field, third base leads with 15, followed by shortstop (7). The fielding table credits Lane with 19 putouts, 32 assists and 3 errors at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Lane
- Was Bill Lane a pitcher?
- No. Bill Lane was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bill Lane hit?
- Bill Lane hit 0 career home runs with 16 hits.
- What teams did Bill Lane play for?
- Bill Lane played for 2 teams: the Chicago Giants (1911) and the Chicago American Giants (1911).
- What were Bill Lane's career stats?
- In 20 games, Bill Lane had 16 hits, 5 RBI, 10 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Bill Lane play?
- Bill Lane played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Bill Lane's career batting average?
- Bill Lane batted .250 over his career, with 16 hits in 64 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Lane have?
- Bill Lane drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Bill Lane in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Lane has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.