Bill Price
Born: 6/10/1863 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 8/7/1922 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1890-04-27 | Final Game: 1890-04-27
Full name: William G. Price
Biography
Bill Price was a professional baseball pitcher who played during the early years of Major League Baseball. Born in 1863, he made a brief but noteworthy appearance in the league on April 27, 1890. Price's career, though short-lived, was marked by a commendable performance on the mound. He finished his playing career with a record of 1-0 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.0. His lone victory showcased his ability to limit opposing batters, as he recorded 1 strikeout during his time on the field.
Competing in an era that was transitioning from the deadball era, Bill Price's contributions to the game exemplified the early development of pitching strategies that would evolve significantly in subsequent decades. While his career statistics may not reflect a lengthy tenure, his presence in the early days of the sport adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by players in the late 19th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | PH4 | AA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | PH4 | AA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | PH4 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |