Bill Phyle
Born: 6/25/1875 in Duluth, MN, USA
Died: 8/6/1953 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1898-09-17 | Final Game: 1906-09-15
Throws: R
Full name: William Joseph Phyle
Biography
Bill Phyle, born in 1875, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, an era marked by the transition from the deadball period to a more offensive style of play. His career spanned from 1898 to 1906, during which he made a notable impact on the mound, despite his overall record of 10-19. Phyle's tenure in Major League Baseball included playing for several teams, where he showcased his skills and contributed to the evolving game of baseball.
Throughout his career, Phyle recorded a 3.96 earned run average (ERA) and amassed 76 strikeouts, along with 2 saves. His performance reflected the competitive landscape of baseball at the time, as pitchers were beginning to adapt to changes in batting techniques and equipment. Though his win-loss record may not fully represent his capabilities, Phyle's contributions as a pitcher during an era of significant transformation in the sport solidified his place in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 19 | 37 | 31 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 275.3 | 324 | 121 | 4 | 89 | 76 | 3.96 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | CHC | NL | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 23.0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0.78 | - |
| 1899 | CHC | NL | 1 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 83.7 | 92 | 39 | 29 | 10 | 4.20 | - |
| 1901 | NY1 | NL | 7 | 10 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 168.7 | 208 | 80 | 54 | 62 | 4.27 | 328.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 182 | 17 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 30 | 0.176 | 0.215 | 0.214 | 0.429 | -677.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | CHC | NL | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1899 | CHC | NL | 10 | 34 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1901 | NY1 | NL | 25 | 66 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.182 | -417.8 |
| 1906 | STL | NL | 22 | 73 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 0.178 | -259.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 21 | 21 | 31 | 41 | 5 | 2 |
| P | 37 | 0 | 23 | 75 | 10 | 1 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | CHN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899 | CHN | P | 10 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 2 | 1 |
| 1901 | NY1 | P | 24 | 0 | 17 | 48 | 7 | 0 |
| 1901 | NY1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | SLN | 3B | 21 | 21 | 31 | 41 | 5 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 37 |
| Third Base | 21 |
| Shortstop | 1 |