Bill Prough

Born: 11/28/1887 in Markle, IN, USA

Died: 12/29/1936 in Richmond, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-04-27 | Final Game: 1912-04-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Herschel Clinton Prough

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Biography

Bill Prough, born in 1887, was a professional baseball player whose career was notably brief, spanning just a single game on April 27, 1912. As a position player, Prough's time in Major League Baseball was marked by his participation with the team, although he did not record any hits, runs, or RBIs during his appearance, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite his short-lived career, Prough's moment in the spotlight serves as a reminder of the myriad players who passed through the ranks of the early 20th century baseball landscape. Playing during a time when the game was still evolving, Prough's experience reflects the challenges faced by many athletes of his era. The early 1910s were characterized by a competitive environment where roster spots were highly coveted, and players often had to battle both their peers and the changing dynamics of the sport. While his statistical contributions may be minimal, Prough's legacy lives on as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the diverse paths athletes took during a formative time in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	7	2	0	1	0	6.00	0

Career ERA 6.00 vs. league average 3.36 across their career seasons — 78.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1912	CIN	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	7	2	1	0	6.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1912	CIN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1912	CIN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1