Willie Mills

Born: 8/15/1877 in Schenevus, NY, USA

Died: 3/14/1933 in Utica, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-07-13 | Final Game: 1901-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: William Grant Mills

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Biography

Willie Mills, born in 1877, had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball that spanned from July 13 to July 17, 1901. As a position player, Mills made his mark during the early years of professional baseball, a time characterized by a transition from the deadball era to the more modern game. Despite only appearing in two games for the team, he managed to secure one hit, resulting in a batting average of .167. While he did not record any home runs or RBIs, his participation in the league during its formative years contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Mills' time in the majors was limited, but it reflects the challenges faced by many players of that era, who often had to contend with fierce competition and fluctuating team rosters. His career statistics, though modest, encapsulate the experience of a player navigating the early 20th century baseball landscape, a time when the game was evolving rapidly in terms of playing style and fan engagement. After his brief stint in the majors, Mills' legacy lives on as part of the story of baseball's development and the players who contributed to its early chapters.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	2	2	2	0	0	16.0	21	15	2	4	3	8.44	0

Career ERA 8.44 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — 142.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1901	NY1	NL	0	2	2	2	2	0	0	16.0	21	15	4	3	8.44	3.49 (-142%)	-653.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	6	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 49.0% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 27.2% 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
1901	NY1	NL	2	6	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	NY1	P	2	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2