Bill Mueller
Born: 11/9/1920 in Bay City, MI, USA
Died: 10/24/2001 in Glenview, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1942-08-29 | Final Game: 1945-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: William Lawrence Mueller
Biography
Bill Mueller was a professional baseball player born in 1920, who played primarily as a position player during his career from 1942 to 1945. He made a modest impact in Major League Baseball, participating in 39 games and finishing with a batting average of .149. Despite the challenges of competing during World War II, Mueller demonstrated his skills on the field, collecting 14 hits, including 5 runs batted in and 3 stolen bases.
Mueller's career unfolded during a time when many professional athletes were called to serve in the military, which led to a unique and often competitive landscape within the league. Though he did not record any home runs, his presence in the lineup contributed to the team dynamics of the era. After retiring in 1945, Mueller's brief but notable stint in Major League Baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game's history, reflecting the perseverance and dedication of players during challenging times.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 94 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 0.149 | 0.266 | 0.160 | 0.426 | -403.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | CHW | AL | 26 | 85 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 0.165 | -403.3 |
| 1945 | CHW | AL | 13 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 33 | 0 | 88 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | CHA | OF | 26 | 0 | 81 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 1945 | CHA | OF | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 28 |
| Right Field | 5 |