Billy Rhiel, baseball player, 1929-1933

Billy Rhiel

Born: 8/16/1900 in Youngstown, OH, USA

Died: 8/16/1946 in Warren, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-20 | Final Game: 1933-07-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Joseph Rhiel

Biography

Billy Rhiel was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who played as a position player primarily in the early 1930s. His career spanned from 1929 until his last game on July 9, 1933. Over the course of 200 games, Rhiel compiled a batting average of .266, notching 138 hits, including 7 home runs and driving in 68 runs. His contributions to the teams he played for were characterized by a solid offensive presence, complemented by his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 2 stolen bases. Rhiel's playing career occurred during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, just before the onset of the more modern game that would follow in the late 1930s and beyond. He was known for his consistent hitting and ability to contribute in clutch situations, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. Although he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, Rhiel's role in the sport during this era remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
8.0 8.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
200 519 61 138 26 8 7 68 2 43 57 0.266 0.323 0.387 0.711 -203.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 12 0 96 10 1 13
2B 50 0 97 140 5 17
3B 57 0 48 83 7 11
OF 9 0 23 1 0 0
SS 2 0 3 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 12
Second Base 52
Third Base 54
Shortstop 2
Left Field 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Newberry College Newberry SC 1924, 1925