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.
Orrβs 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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PHA | AL | 30 | 67 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0.194 | -313.7 |
| 1914 | PHA | AL | 10 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PHA | 1B | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1913 | PHA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1913 | PHA | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1913 | PHA | SS | 16 | 0 | 23 | 36 | 2 | 1 |
| 1914 | PHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914 | PHA | SS | 6 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 19 |