Billy Orr, baseball player, 1913-1914

Billy Orr

Born: 4/22/1891 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 3/10/1967 in St. Helena, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-05-03 | Final Game: 1914-05-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: William John Orr

Biography

Billy Orr was born in 1891 and made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief playing career that spanned from 1913 to 1914. As a position player, he participated in a total of 40 games, during which he recorded 17 hits and drove in 8 runs, culminating in a batting average of .187. While Orr did not hit any home runs, he managed to contribute to his teams with 2 stolen bases, showcasing a measure of speed on the base paths. Orr’s career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the shifting dynamics of offensive strategies and player roles. Although his time in the league was short-lived, his experience reflects the challenges faced by many players of his era, where competition was fierce, and opportunities could be fleeting. After his last game on May 22, 1914, Orr's presence in the game faded, but he remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the dedication of early 20th-century athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 91 9 17 2 2 0 8 2 6 15 0.187 0.237 0.253 0.490 -313.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 31 1 3 1
2B 2 0 2 3 0 1
3B 4 0 1 1 2 0
SS 22 0 27 49 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Second Base 4
Third Base 4
Shortstop 19