Billy Reid
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883-1884)
Billy Reid was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1884 for the Baltimore Orioles and the Pittsburg Alleghenys, a span of 2 seasons. In 43 career games, he hit .263 with 44 hits.
- 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- Died
- 6/26/1940 in London, ON, CAN
- MLB Debut
- 1883-05-01
- Last Game
- 1884-10-15
Full name: William Alexander Reid
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 167 | 25 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .263 | .301 | .293 | .595 | -45 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.
Career OBP .301 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.
Career SLG .293 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.
Career OPS .595 vs. league average .615 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | BL2 | AA | 24 | 97 | 14 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .278 | .257 (+8%) | .285 (+7%) | .345 (-10%) | .631 (-2%) | -7.0 |
| 1884 | PT1 | AA | 19 | 70 | 11 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .243 | .243 (avg) | .278 (+5%) | .327 (-17%) | .606 (-7%) | -38.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 43 | 167 | 25 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .263 | — | — | — | — | -45 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 24 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 17 |
Billy Reid: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 1, 1883 and the final game on October 15, 1884, Billy Reid built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Baltimore Orioles (1883) and the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1884). Reid played primarily as a second baseman and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Born on May 17, 1857, in London, ON, CAN, Reid was listed at 6-foot-0 and 170 pounds. Reid's death is recorded on June 26, 1940, in London, ON, CAN. The bio lists the given name William Alexander.
Reid finished with 44 hits from 167 at bats in 43 games, which works out to .263. On-base and slugging figures of .301 and .293 give Reid a career OPS of .595. The league as a whole hit .248 across Reid's seasons, which puts the .263 career mark 6.2% above average. No season topped the 27 hits of 1883. The Lg AVG column puts Reid's 1883 at .278 against .257, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 8%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Billy Reid
- What years did Billy Reid play?
- Billy Reid played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1884.
- Was Billy Reid a pitcher?
- No. Billy Reid was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Billy Reid hit?
- Billy Reid hit 0 career home runs with 44 hits.
- What teams did Billy Reid play for?
- Billy Reid played for 2 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1883) and the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1884).
- What were Billy Reid's career stats?
- In 43 games, Billy Reid had 44 hits and 25 runs, with a .263 batting average.
- What position did Billy Reid play?
- Billy Reid played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Billy Reid and how much did he weigh?
- Billy Reid was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- What was Billy Reid's career batting average?
- Billy Reid batted .263 over his career, with 44 hits in 167 at bats.
- Is Billy Reid in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Billy Reid has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.