Bill Otey
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1907-1911)
Bill Otey was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1911 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Senators, a span of 5 seasons. Across 24 career appearances, he went 1-5 with a 5.01 ERA and 33 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 181 lb
- Died
- 4/22/1931 in Dayton, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1907-09-27
- Last Game
- 1911-06-24
Full name: William Tilford Otey
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16.1 | 23 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4.41 | 2.50 (-76%) | -319.3 |
| 1910 | WS1 | AL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 34.2 | 40 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 3.38 | 2.79 (-21%) | 129.4 |
| 1911 | WS1 | AL | 1 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.2 | 68 | 35 | 15 | 16 | 6.34 | 3.37 (-88%) | -489.3 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 5 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.2 | 131 | 56 | 25 | 33 | 5.01 | — | -679 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 34 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | .206 | .229 | .265 | .493 | 0 |
Career AVG .206 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.
Career OBP .229 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.
Career SLG .265 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.
Career OPS .493 vs. league average .651 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | PIT | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1910 | WS1 | AL | 9 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .385 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | WS1 | AL | 12 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .059 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 24 | 34 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | .206 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (48 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .214 |
| Away | 14 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 45.2 | 65 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 4.34 |
| Away | 14 | 55.0 | 66 | 20 | 9 | 18 | 3.27 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-06-24 | MIN | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-06-10 | MIN | CHW | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-06-01 | MIN | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-05-29 | MIN | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-05-17 | MIN | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-05-14 | MIN | SLA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-05-13 | MIN | CHW | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-05-10 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-05-05 | MIN | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-05-01 | MIN | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-06-24 | MIN | NYY | — | 0.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-06-10 | MIN | CHW | — | 5.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-06-01 | MIN | DET | L | 8.0 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-05-29 | MIN | BOS | — | 0.0 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-05-17 | MIN | SLA | — | 2.0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1911-05-14 | MIN | SLA | — | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1911-05-13 | MIN | CHW | W | 3.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-05-10 | MIN | CHW | — | 2.2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1911-05-05 | MIN | PHA | L | 3.0 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1911-05-01 | MIN | BOS | — | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 24 |
Bill Otey: the record in brief
The profile opens with Bill Otey's first major league game on September 27, 1907; the last one listed came on June 24, 1911. Otey played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1907) and the Washington Senators (1910 through 1911). Otey played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw left-handed. Born on December 16, 1886, in Dayton, OH, USA, Otey was listed at 6 feet, 2 inches and 181 pounds. Otey died on April 22, 1931, in Dayton, OH, USA. Bill Otey was the playing name; the full given name is William Tilford.
Otey pitched in 24 games, starting 5, and finished with a 1-5 record and 5.01 ERA. The same table counts 33 strikeouts. Against a 2.89 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.01 mark was 73.0% worse. 1910 was Otey's sharpest full season, a 3.38 ERA against the league's 2.79.
Otey appears at one position only: pitcher, in 24 games. On the mound, Otey's fielding totals are 6 putouts, 27 assists and 6 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Otey
- What years did Bill Otey play?
- Bill Otey played in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1911.
- Was Bill Otey a pitcher?
- Yes. Bill Otey pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 33 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bill Otey hit?
- Bill Otey hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Bill Otey play for?
- Bill Otey played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1907) and the Washington Senators (1910–1911).
- What were Bill Otey's career stats?
- In 24 games, Bill Otey went 1-5 with a 5.01 ERA, 33 strikeouts, and 100.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Bill Otey play?
- Bill Otey played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Otey and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Otey was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 181 pounds.
- What was Bill Otey's career ERA?
- Bill Otey finished with a 5.01 career ERA, going 1-5 with 33 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bill Otey have?
- Bill Otey recorded 33 career strikeouts.
- Is Bill Otey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Otey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.