William Louden
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1907-1916)
William Louden was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1916 for 4 teams, including the New York Yankees, a span of 10 seasons. In 603 career games, he hit .261 with 507 hits, 12 home runs, and 202 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,685.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 12/8/1935 in Piedmont, WV, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1907-09-13
- Last Game
- 1916-09-18
Full name: William P. Louden
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 603 | 1,942 | 267 | 507 | 61 | 22 | 12 | 202 | 112 | 254 | 209 | .261 | .355 | .334 | .689 | 2,685 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .355 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.
Career SLG .334 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .689 vs. league average .656 across their career seasons — +5.1% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | NYA | AL | 4 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | DET | AL | 122 | 403 | 57 | 97 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 28 | 58 | 44 | .241 | .268 (-10%) | .335 (+5%) | .358 (-17%) | .694 (-6%) | -184.2 |
| 1913 | DET | AL | 76 | 191 | 28 | 46 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 6 | 24 | 22 | .241 | .259 (-7%) | .325 (+6%) | .345 (-9%) | .670 (-2%) | 21.2 |
| 1914 | BUF | FL | 126 | 431 | 73 | 135 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 63 | 35 | 52 | 41 | .313 | .255 (+23%) | .322 (+21%) | .339 (+18%) | .661 (+19%) | 1756.5 |
| 1915 | BUF | FL | 141 | 469 | 67 | 132 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 48 | 30 | 64 | 45 | .281 | .250 (+12%) | .318 (+17%) | .332 (+10%) | .651 (+14%) | 1432.4 |
| 1916 | CIN | NL | 134 | 439 | 38 | 96 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 12 | 54 | 54 | .219 | .248 (-12%) | .314 (avg) | .326 (-14%) | .640 (-7%) | -341.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 603 | 1,942 | 267 | 507 | 61 | 22 | 12 | 202 | 112 | 254 | 209 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 2,685 | ||
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 (604 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 302 | 913 | 135 | 228 | 6 | 96 | .250 |
| Away | 302 | 1025 | 135 | 277 | 6 | 114 | .270 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-18 | CIN | BRO | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-18 | CIN | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-16 | CIN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-09-16 | CIN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-14 | CIN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-13 | CIN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-09-13 | CIN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1916-09-12 | CIN | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1916-09-10 | CIN | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-09 | CIN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 313 | 0 | 672 | 967 | 66 | 115 |
| 3B | 74 | 3 | 86 | 170 | 22 | 10 |
| OF | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 176 | 0 | 420 | 479 | 67 | 47 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | NYA | 3B | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 1912 | DET | 2B | 87 | 0 | 200 | 288 | 25 | 25 |
| 1912 | DET | 3B | 26 | 0 | 32 | 61 | 11 | 0 |
| 1912 | DET | SS | 5 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 3 | 0 |
| 1913 | DET | 2B | 30 | 0 | 43 | 72 | 12 | 6 |
| 1913 | DET | 3B | 26 | 0 | 23 | 59 | 5 | 4 |
| 1913 | DET | OF | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | DET | SS | 6 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914 | BUF | SS | 115 | 0 | 299 | 285 | 43 | 34 |
| 1915 | BUF | 2B | 88 | 0 | 191 | 262 | 10 | 36 |
| 1915 | BUF | 3B | 19 | 0 | 27 | 42 | 2 | 6 |
| 1915 | BUF | SS | 27 | 0 | 65 | 87 | 15 | 9 |
| 1916 | CIN | 2B | 108 | 0 | 238 | 345 | 19 | 48 |
| 1916 | CIN | SS | 23 | 0 | 41 | 72 | 6 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 311 |
| Third Base | 75 |
| Shortstop | 179 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 4 |
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William Louden: the record in brief
William Louden played a first major league game on September 13, 1907 and a last one on September 18, 1916. Louden played for the New York Highlanders (1907), the Detroit Tigers (1912 to 1913), the Buffalo Buffeds (1914), the Buffalo Blues (1915), and the Cincinnati Reds (1916). Louden, born on August 27, 1883, in Pittsburg, PA, USA, is listed as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Louden's listed size is 5'11" and 175 pounds. The bio records the death on December 8, 1935, in Piedmont, WV, USA. William Louden was the playing name; the full given name is William P.
The batting record for Louden: 603 games, 507 hits in 1,942 at bats, and a .261 average, plus 12 home runs, 202 RBI, and 112 stolen bases. Louden got on base at a .355 rate and slugged .334 (.689 OPS). Against a .254 league average for those years, Louden's .261 average was near the norm. In OPS terms, Louden's .689 stands 5.1% above the league's .656. Louden collected a career-high 135 hits in 1914.
Frequently Asked Questions about William Louden
- What years did William Louden play?
- William Louden played in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1916.
- Was William Louden a pitcher?
- No. William Louden was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did William Louden hit?
- William Louden hit 12 career home runs with 507 hits.
- What was William Louden's career batting average?
- William Louden batted .261 over his career, with 507 hits in 1,942 at bats.
- How many RBI did William Louden have?
- William Louden drove in 202 runs in his career.
- Is William Louden in the Hall of Fame?
- No. William Louden has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.