William Parson
Born: 12/27/1885 in Parker, SD, USA
Died: 5/19/1967 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-05-16 | Final Game: 1911-06-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: William Edwin Parson
Biography
William Parson, born in 1885, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from May 16, 1910, to June 4, 1911. Primarily serving as a position player, Parson played in 17 games during his brief time in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, he recorded 3 hits, resulting in a batting average of .136. Despite his limited offensive production, which included no home runs or RBIs, Parson's foray into the major leagues occurred during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by a shift towards more aggressive offensive strategies in the years leading up to the deadball era.
Although Parson's playing time was short-lived, his experience in the major leagues reflects the competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball, where many players fought for recognition and a chance to leave their mark on the game. Parson's career serves as a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their statistical footprints were modest.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.3 | 71 | 33 | 4 | 41 | 14 | 4.92 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | BSN | NL | 0 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.3 | 35 | 15 | 26 | 7 | 3.82 | -2015.2 |
| 1911 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 36 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 6.48 | -1359.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.136 | 0.136 | 0.136 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | BSN | NL | 10 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | BSN | NL | 7 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 17 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | BSN | P | 10 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911 | BSN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg | PA | 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907 |