Bill Mack
Born: 2/12/1885 in Elmira, NY, USA
Died: 9/30/1971 in Elmira, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1908-07-14 | Final Game: 1908-07-21
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: William Francis Mack
Biography
Bill Mack was a professional baseball player born in 1885, whose brief major league career spanned a mere two games in July 1908. Despite his limited time on the field, Mack made a notable impact with a remarkable batting average of 0.667, recording 2 hits in his short stint. Though he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his efficiency at the plate stood out, highlighting a brief but effective showing in the early days of professional baseball.
Playing during a time when the game was transitioning from the 19th century to the modern era, Mack's career unfolded in a landscape marked by evolving playing styles and strategies. The early 1900s were characterized by a focus on speed and contact hitting, and while Mack did not have the opportunity to showcase his skills extensively, his performance in those two games remains a point of interest for baseball historians. His legacy may be small, yet it encapsulates the essence of the era and the fleeting nature of opportunities in professional sports.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.667 | 0.667 | 1.333 | 2.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | CHC | NL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | CHN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University | Syracuse | NY | 1907, 1908 |