Bill Popp, baseball player, 1902-1902

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 9