Billy Milligan
Born: 8/19/1878 in Buffalo, NY, USA
Died: 10/14/1928 in Buffalo, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1901-04-30 | Final Game: 1904-05-15
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'7"
Full name: William Joseph Milligan
Biography
Billy Milligan was an American professional baseball player born in 1878, whose career spanned from 1901 to 1904. He played as a position player, participating in a total of 12 games during his brief stint in Major League Baseball. Milligan recorded 6 hits and 1 home run, contributing 3 RBIs to his teams' efforts while finishing his career with a batting average of .25. Despite not being a prolific player, he carved out a place in the early 20th-century baseball landscape, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-focused game.
Milligan's playing career, while limited, occurred during an exciting period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving with new strategies and styles. His performance metrics illustrate a determined player who made the most of his opportunities on the field, demonstrating the competitive spirit that defined the era. Although he did not achieve long-term fame or significant statistical milestones, Milligan remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's early history, representing the many players who contributed to the game's development during its formative years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 58.0 | 79 | 31 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 4.81 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | PHA | AL | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 43 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 4.36 | -818.5 |
| 1904 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 25.0 | 36 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5.40 | -577.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.250 | 0.333 | 0.500 | 0.833 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | PHA | AL | 7 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1904 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 11 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | PHA | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | PHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904 | NY1 | P | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
| Right Field | 1 |