Bill Popp
Born: 6/7/1877 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 9/5/1909 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1902-04-19 | Final Game: 1902-07-21
Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: William Peter Popp
Biography
Bill Popp was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1877. He played in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Popp's career spanned from April 19, 1902, to July 21, 1902, during which he made a notable impact despite a brief tenure in the league.
Throughout his career, Popp recorded a win-loss record of 2-6 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.92. He struck out a total of 20 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats, albeit in a limited number of appearances. While he did not achieve significant fame or long-lasting records, Popp's participation in the early days of professional baseball contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's history, highlighting the challenges and competition faced by pitchers of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.3 | 87 | 33 | 2 | 26 | 20 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | STL | NL | 2 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.3 | 87 | 33 | 26 | 20 | 4.92 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.048 | 0.048 | 0.048 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | STL | NL | 9 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.048 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | SLN | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |