Bill Lennon
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1871-1873)
Bill Lennon was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1873 for the Fort Wayne Kekiongas, the Washington Nationals, and the Baltimore Marylands, a span of 3 seasons. In 28 career games, he hit .215 with 26 hits and 13 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
- Catcher
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 145 lb
- Died
- 8/19/1910 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1871-05-04
- Last Game
- 1873-07-11
Full name: William H. Lennon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 121 | 18 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .215 | .221 | .248 | .469 | -255 |
Career AVG .215 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.
Career OBP .221 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.
Career SLG .248 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.
Career OPS .469 vs. league average .664 across their career seasons — 29.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | FW1 | 12 | 48 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .229 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| 1872 | WS4 | 11 | 54 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .204 | .285 (-29%) | .296 (-31%) | .347 (-36%) | .644 (-34%) | -254.8 | |
| 1873 | BL4 | 5 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| Career · 3 seasons | 28 | 121 | 18 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .215 | — | — | — | — | -255 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 23 |
| First Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Bill Lennon: the record in brief
May 4, 1871 and July 11, 1873 bracket Bill Lennon's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Lennon's seasons break down as the Fort Wayne Kekiongas (1871), the Washington Nationals (1872), and the Baltimore Marylands (1873). At 5 feet, 7 inches and 145 pounds, Lennon is listed as a catcher. The recorded birth is January 3, 1845, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. The bio records the death on August 19, 1910, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The given name on file is William H. Lennon.
Lennon collected 26 hits in 121 at bats across 28 games, good for a .215 batting average; the totals also include 13 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .221 and .248 give Lennon a career OPS of .469. Over the seasons Lennon played, league hitters batted .288; the .215 career figure is 25.3% below that. The hits column peaks at 11, in 1871. The best average in the busiest seasons was .229, in 1871.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Lennon
- What years did Bill Lennon play?
- Bill Lennon played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1873.
- Was Bill Lennon a pitcher?
- No. Bill Lennon was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bill Lennon hit?
- Bill Lennon hit 0 career home runs with 26 hits.
- What teams did Bill Lennon play for?
- Bill Lennon played for 3 teams: the Fort Wayne Kekiongas (1871), the Washington Nationals (1872), and the Baltimore Marylands (1873).
- What were Bill Lennon's career stats?
- In 28 games, Bill Lennon had 26 hits, 13 RBI, 18 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .215 batting average.
- What position did Bill Lennon play?
- Bill Lennon played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Lennon and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Lennon was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 145 pounds.
- What was Bill Lennon's career batting average?
- Bill Lennon batted .215 over his career, with 26 hits in 121 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Lennon have?
- Bill Lennon drove in 13 runs in his career.
- Is Bill Lennon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Lennon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.