Bill Otis, baseball player, 1912-1912

Bill Otis

Born: 12/24/1889 in Scituate, MA, USA

Died: 12/15/1990 in Duluth, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-07-04 | Final Game: 1912-07-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Paul Franklin Otis

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Biography

Bill Otis was born in 1889 and played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period in the early 20th century. His career spanned just two days from July 4 to July 6 in 1912, during which he appeared in four games. Otis recorded a total of one hit, contributing two runs batted in (RBIs) to his team, but finished his short-lived career with a batting average of .059. His lack of home runs and stolen bases reflected the challenges many players faced during this era, which was characterized by a focus on contact hitting over power and speed. Despite his limited playing time, Otis's brief foray into the majors occurred during a foundational period for baseball, where the game was evolving and beginning to attract a diverse fan base. While he may not have left a lasting statistical impact, his participation in the sport during this formative era serves as a reminder of the numerous players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 17 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 3 3 0.059 0.200 0.059 0.259 0.0

Career AVG .059 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 78.1% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 40.4% below league average.

Career SLG .059 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 83.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.259 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 62.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1912 NYY AL 4 17 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 3 3 0.059 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 4 0 10 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 NYA OF 4 0 10 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Williams College Williamstown MA 1911, 1912