Bill Outen

Bill Outen, born in 1905, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early 1930s, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Outen's Major League Baseball career spanned from April 16, 1933, to October 1, 1933, during which he played in 93 games. He concluded his brief career with a batting average of .248, accumulating 38 hits, including 4 home runs and 17 RBIs, along with 1 stolen base. Despite the limited duration of his career, Outen contributed to the teams he played for by showcasing his versatility as a hitter. His ability to produce timely hits, evidenced by his RBIs, reflected the competitive nature of baseball during the Great Depression, which often affected attendance and player contracts. Although not a superstar, Outen’s presence on the field during this pivotal time in baseball history highlights the depth of talent that existed even in the shadows of the game’s more prominent figures.