Billy Lauder
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1898-1903)
Billy Lauder was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1903 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Philadelphia Athletics, and the New York Giants, a span of 6 seasons. In 485 career games, he hit .260 with 478 hits, 5 home runs, and 253 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
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 5/20/1933 in Norwalk, CT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1898-06-25
- Last Game
- 1903-09-26
Full name: William Lauder
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 485 | 1,837 | 211 | 478 | 64 | 14 | 5 | 253 | 59 | 77 | 138 | .260 | .291 | .318 | .610 | -3,170 |
Career AVG .260 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .291 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.
Career SLG .318 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career OPS .610 vs. league average .680 across their career seasons — 10.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | PHI | NL | 97 | 361 | 42 | 95 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 67 | 6 | 19 | 27 | .263 | .270 (-3%) | .333 (-10%) | .347 (+3%) | .680 (-3%) | -307.5 |
| 1899 | PHI | NL | 151 | 583 | 74 | 156 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 90 | 15 | 34 | 24 | .268 | .282 (-5%) | .343 (-10%) | .366 (-9%) | .710 (-9%) | -928.1 |
| 1901 | PHA | AL | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1902 | NY1 | NL | 127 | 490 | 42 | 115 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 43 | 19 | 10 | 53 | .235 | .266 (-12%) | .321 (-22%) | .343 (-19%) | .665 (-20%) | -1569.3 |
| 1903 | NY1 | NL | 108 | 395 | 52 | 111 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 19 | 14 | 34 | .281 | .261 (+7%) | .316 (-3%) | .345 (-9%) | .662 (-6%) | -365.2 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 485 | 1,837 | 211 | 478 | 64 | 14 | 5 | 253 | 59 | 77 | 138 | .260 | — | — | — | — | -3,170 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (486 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 262 | 966 | 113 | 251 | 0 | 143 | .260 |
| Away | 224 | 872 | 98 | 228 | 5 | 100 | .261 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-09-26 | NY1 | PIT | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-24 | NY1 | PIT | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-23 | NY1 | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-22 | NY1 | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-09-21 | NY1 | CHC | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-20 | NY1 | CHC | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-09-19 | NY1 | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-18 | NY1 | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-16 | NY1 | CIN | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-15 | NY1 | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 481 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence | RI | 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898 |
Most Similar Players
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Billy Lauder: the record in brief
According to the bio, Billy Lauder debuted on June 25, 1898 and played a final game on September 26, 1903. Lauder played for the Philadelphia Phillies (1898 to 1899), the Philadelphia Athletics (1901), and the New York Giants (1902 through 1903). Lauder, a third baseman by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 5 feet, 10 inches and 160 pounds. The birth record reads February 23, 1874, in New York, NY, USA. Lauder's death is recorded on May 20, 1933, in Norwalk, CT, USA. Billy Lauder was the playing name; the full given name is William.
Across 485 games at the plate, Lauder's career line reads 478 hits in 1,837 at bats for a .260 average, adding 5 homers, 253 runs batted in, and 59 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .291 and .318 give Lauder a career OPS of .610. The .260 career average is close to the .270 the league hit across the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 10.4% below league average (.610 against .680). The hits column peaks at 156, in 1899.
Frequently Asked Questions about Billy Lauder
- What years did Billy Lauder play?
- Billy Lauder played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1903.
- Was Billy Lauder a pitcher?
- No. Billy Lauder was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Billy Lauder hit?
- Billy Lauder hit 5 career home runs with 478 hits.
- What was Billy Lauder's career batting average?
- Billy Lauder batted .260 over his career, with 478 hits in 1,837 at bats.
- How many RBI did Billy Lauder have?
- Billy Lauder drove in 253 runs in his career.
- Is Billy Lauder in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Billy Lauder has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.