Billy Maharg
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1912-1916)
Billy Maharg was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1916 for the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 5 seasons. In 2 career games, he hit .000.
- 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
- 5'4" / 155 lb
- Died
- 11/20/1953 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1912-05-18
- Last Game
- 1916-10-05
Full name: William Joseph Maharg
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .667 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-10-05 | PHI | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-05-18 | DET | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Billy Maharg: the record in brief
According to the bio, Billy Maharg debuted on May 18, 1912 and played a final game on October 5, 1916. By club, Maharg's seasons break down as the Detroit Tigers (1912) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1916). Maharg played primarily as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Born on March 19, 1881, in Philadelphia, PA, USA, Maharg was listed at 5-foot-4 and 155 pounds. Maharg died on November 20, 1953, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Maharg's full given name, per the bio, is William Joseph Maharg.
Maharg collected 0 hits in 2 at bats across 2 games, good for a .000 batting average. The league as a whole hit .258 across Maharg's seasons, which puts the .000 career mark 100.0% below average. The OPS comparison is .000 to a league .667, 100.0% below average. The best average in the busiest seasons was .000, in 1912.
By games played in the field, third base leads with 1, followed by right field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Billy Maharg
- What years did Billy Maharg play?
- Billy Maharg played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1916.
- Was Billy Maharg a pitcher?
- No. Billy Maharg was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Billy Maharg hit?
- Billy Maharg hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Billy Maharg play for?
- Billy Maharg played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1912) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1916).
- What were Billy Maharg's career stats?
- In 2 games, Billy Maharg had , with a .000 batting average.
- What position did Billy Maharg play?
- Billy Maharg played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Billy Maharg and how much did he weigh?
- Billy Maharg was listed at 5 feet 4 inches and 155 pounds.
- What was Billy Maharg's career batting average?
- Billy Maharg batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 2 at bats.
- Is Billy Maharg in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Billy Maharg has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.