Bill Ludwig, baseball player, 1908-1908

Bill Ludwig

Born: 5/27/1882 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 9/5/1947 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-04-16 | Final Game: 1908-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Lawrence Ludwig

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Biography

Bill Ludwig was a professional baseball player born in 1882, who played in the early 20th century during a time when the game was characterized by its transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style. Ludwig's Major League Baseball career spanned a brief period from April 16, 1908, to October 3, 1908, during which he appeared in 66 games as a position player. His time in the league was marked by a modest batting performance, as he finished with a batting average of .182, accumulating 34 hits, 8 RBIs, and no home runs. Despite the low offensive output, he showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 3 bases over the course of his career. Although Ludwig's impact on the field was limited, he was part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, representing the challenges players faced during a time when many were striving for recognition in a rapidly evolving sport. His playing career, while short-lived, contributed to the narrative of baseball's formative years, highlighting the perseverance and dedication of athletes in the early 1900s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
66 187 15 34 2 2 0 8 3 16 39 0.182 0.246 0.214 0.460 -674.5

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .241 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OBP .246 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.460 vs. league average 0.605 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1908 STL NL 66 187 15 34 2 2 0 8 3 16 39 0.182 .240 (-24%) .298 (-17%) .306 (-30%) .605 (-24%) -674.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 62 56 227 87 16 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 SLN C 62 56 227 87 16 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 62