Billy Mullen
Born: 1/23/1896 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 5/4/1971 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1920-10-02 | Final Game: 1928-06-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: William John Mullen
Biography
Billy Mullen was a professional baseball player born in 1896, whose career spanned from 1920 to 1928. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 36 games during his tenure in Major League Baseball. Mullen recorded 11 hits, contributing to a batting average of .22. Despite not hitting any home runs, he managed to drive in 2 runs and stole 1 base throughout his career.
Mullen's time in the league coincided with a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. While his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the game's stars, Mullen's experience reflects the landscape of early 20th-century baseball, where many players shaped the foundation of the sport during its formative years. His legacy, though modest in numbers, is part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the diverse roles players have fulfilled in the evolution of the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 50 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 0.220 | 0.350 | 0.240 | 0.590 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | SLA | AL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | SLA | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | BRO | NL | 4 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | DET | AL | 11 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | SLA | AL | 15 | 18 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.389 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 21 | 0 | 13 | 25 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | SLA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | SLA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | BRO | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926 | DET | 3B | 9 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1928 | SLA | 3B | 6 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 21 |