Bill Regan
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1926-1931)
Bill Regan was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1926 to 1931 for the Boston Red Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 6 seasons. In 641 career games, he hit .267 with 632 hits, 18 home runs, and 292 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 155 lb
- Died
- 6/11/1968 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1926-06-02
- Last Game
- 1931-06-14
Full name: William Wright Regan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 641 | 2,364 | 236 | 632 | 158 | 36 | 18 | 292 | 38 | 122 | 245 | .267 | .306 | .387 | .694 | -3,599 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.
Career OBP .306 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.
Career SLG .387 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .694 vs. league average .749 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 108 | 403 | 40 | 106 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 6 | 23 | 37 | .263 | .279 (-6%) | .345 (-11%) | .390 (-8%) | .735 (-9%) | -641.7 |
| 1927 | BOS | AL | 129 | 468 | 43 | 128 | 37 | 10 | 2 | 66 | 10 | 26 | 51 | .274 | .282 (-3%) | .344 (-9%) | .392 (+4%) | .736 (-2%) | -305.3 |
| 1928 | BOS | AL | 138 | 511 | 53 | 135 | 30 | 6 | 7 | 75 | 9 | 21 | 40 | .264 | .280 (-6%) | .342 (-14%) | .395 (-2%) | .737 (-7%) | -747.4 |
| 1929 | BOS | AL | 104 | 371 | 38 | 107 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 54 | 7 | 22 | 38 | .288 | .289 (avg) | .353 (-7%) | .415 (-2%) | .769 (-4%) | -364.2 |
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 134 | 507 | 54 | 135 | 35 | 10 | 3 | 53 | 4 | 25 | 60 | .266 | .293 (-9%) | .354 (-14%) | .429 (-9%) | .784 (-11%) | -1100.7 |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 28 | 104 | 8 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 19 | .202 | .276 (-27%) | .338 (-29%) | .388 (-21%) | .726 (-25%) | -439.4 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 641 | 2,364 | 236 | 632 | 158 | 36 | 18 | 292 | 38 | 122 | 245 | .267 | — | — | — | — | -3,599 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (641 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 319 | 1157 | 110 | 301 | 4 | 145 | .260 |
| Away | 322 | 1206 | 126 | 331 | 14 | 148 | .274 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931-06-14 | PIT | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-06-13 | PIT | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-06-11 | PIT | NY1 | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1931-06-10 | PIT | NY1 | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-06-09 | PIT | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-06-06 | PIT | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-06-05 | PIT | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-06-04 | PIT | BSN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1931-06-03 | PIT | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-06-02 | PIT | BSN | W | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 610 | 0 | 1404 | 2068 | 138 | 401 |
| 3B | 12 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 2 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | BOS | 2B | 106 | 0 | 264 | 391 | 24 | 66 |
| 1927 | BOS | 2B | 121 | 0 | 283 | 397 | 28 | 76 |
| 1928 | BOS | 2B | 137 | 0 | 293 | 469 | 29 | 87 |
| 1928 | BOS | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | BOS | 2B | 91 | 0 | 193 | 282 | 19 | 66 |
| 1929 | BOS | 3B | 10 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| 1930 | BOS | 2B | 127 | 0 | 308 | 439 | 29 | 92 |
| 1930 | BOS | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | PIT | 2B | 28 | 0 | 63 | 90 | 9 | 14 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 611 |
| Third Base | 11 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 25th | 1.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1927 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 22th | 2.0 | 64 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Bill Regan (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Bill Regan: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 2, 1926 and the final game on June 14, 1931, Bill Regan built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Boston Red Sox (1926 through 1930) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1931). Regan, a second baseman by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 155 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Regan was born on January 23, 1899, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Regan died on June 11, 1968, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. On the record, Bill Regan was born William Wright Regan.
Regan's career batting table shows 641 games, 2,364 at bats and 632 hits, a .267 average, along with 18 home runs, 292 RBI, and 38 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .306 clip and slugging .387, Regan finished with a .694 OPS. The league as a whole hit .284 across Regan's seasons, which puts the .267 career mark 5.8% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 135, in 1928. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .288 in 1929, did not top the league's .289.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Regan
- What years did Bill Regan play?
- Bill Regan played in Major League Baseball from 1926 to 1931.
- Was Bill Regan a pitcher?
- No. Bill Regan was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bill Regan hit?
- Bill Regan hit 18 career home runs with 632 hits.
- What teams did Bill Regan play for?
- Bill Regan played for 2 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1926–1930) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1931).
- What were Bill Regan's career stats?
- In 641 games, Bill Regan had 632 hits, 18 home runs, 292 RBI, 236 runs, and 38 stolen bases, with a .267 batting average.
- What position did Bill Regan play?
- Bill Regan played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Regan and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Regan was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 155 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bill Regan hit each season?
- Bill Regan's home runs by season: 4 in 1926, 2 in 1927, 7 in 1928, 1 in 1929, 3 in 1930, and 1 in 1931. His most in one season was 7, in 1928.
- What was Bill Regan's career batting average?
- Bill Regan batted .267 over his career, with 632 hits in 2,364 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Regan have?
- Bill Regan drove in 292 runs in his career.
- Is Bill Regan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Regan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.