Bill Regan, baseball player, 1926-1931

Bill Regan

Born: 1/23/1899 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 6/11/1968 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-06-02 | Final Game: 1931-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: William Wright Regan

Biography

Bill Regan, born in 1899, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1926 to June 2, 1931. Over the course of 641 games, Regan established himself as a reliable hitter, accumulating 632 hits and achieving a batting average of .267. His offensive contributions included 18 home runs and 292 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during crucial moments. Regan also demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 38 stolen bases, which was a commendable feat during an era that valued both power and agility on the field. Regan played in a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a period of increasing offensive production. His ability to adapt to the changing dynamics of baseball made him a valuable asset to his teams. While he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Regan's consistent performance and dedication to the game left a lasting impact in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
641 2364 236 632 158 36 18 292 38 122 245 0.267 0.306 0.387 0.694 -4503.7

Season-by-Season Batting

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

Career Games by 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