Will Pennyfeather
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-1994)
Will Pennyfeather was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1994 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 3 seasons. In 40 career games, he hit .196 with 9 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-06-27
- Last Game
- 1994-04-17
Full name: William Nathaniel Pennyfeather
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 46 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .196 | .196 | .217 | .413 | 0 |
Career AVG .196 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.
Career OBP .196 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 40.8% below league average.
Career SLG .217 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 45.6% below league average.
Career OPS .413 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — 43.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | PIT | NL | 15 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | PIT | NL | 21 | 34 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .206 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 40 | 46 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .196 | — | — | — | — | 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 (40 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .143 |
| Away | 20 | 25 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .240 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-04-17 | PIT | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-04-15 | PIT | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-04-08 | PIT | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-04-04 | PIT | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-07-11 | PIT | CIN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-07-09 | PIT | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-07-08 | PIT | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-07-07 | PIT | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-07-06 | PIT | HOU | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-07-04 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 21 |
| Right Field | 7 |
Salary History
Will Pennyfeather's recorded salaries total $115,000 over 1 season, in 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Pennyfeather's career ran from 1992 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1992 and 1993.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | PIT | NL | $115,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $115,000 | ||
Will Pennyfeather: the record in brief
Will Pennyfeather's major league career runs from a debut on June 27, 1992 to a final game on April 17, 1994. The team column never changes: it is the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1992 to 1994. Pennyfeather played primarily as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Born on May 25, 1968, in Perth Amboy, NJ, USA, Pennyfeather was listed at 6'2" and 195 pounds. Pennyfeather's full given name, per the bio, is William Nathaniel Pennyfeather.
The batting record for Pennyfeather: 40 games, 9 hits in 46 at bats, and a .196 average; the totals also include 2 runs batted in. Pennyfeather's career OPS of .413 combines a .196 on-base mark with .217 slugging. Over the seasons Pennyfeather played, league hitters batted .263; the .196 career figure is 25.6% below that. The hits column peaks at 7, in 1993.
By games played in the field, center field leads with 21, followed by right field (7) and left field (3). Fielding in the outfield produced 29 putouts and 0 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Will Pennyfeather
- What years did Will Pennyfeather play?
- Will Pennyfeather played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1994.
- Was Will Pennyfeather a pitcher?
- No. Will Pennyfeather was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Will Pennyfeather hit?
- Will Pennyfeather hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Will Pennyfeather play for?
- Will Pennyfeather played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1992–1994).
- What were Will Pennyfeather's career stats?
- In 40 games, Will Pennyfeather had 9 hits, 2 RBI, and 6 runs, with a .196 batting average.
- How much did Will Pennyfeather earn in his career?
- Will Pennyfeather's recorded salaries total $115,000 over 1 season, in 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Pennyfeather's career ran from 1992 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1992 and 1993.
- What was Will Pennyfeather's salary?
- Will Pennyfeather's recorded salary was $115,000 in 1994.
- What position did Will Pennyfeather play?
- Will Pennyfeather played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Will Pennyfeather and how much did he weigh?
- Will Pennyfeather was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Will Pennyfeather's career batting average?
- Will Pennyfeather batted .196 over his career, with 9 hits in 46 at bats.
- How many RBI did Will Pennyfeather have?
- Will Pennyfeather drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Will Pennyfeather in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Will Pennyfeather has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.