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
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.250 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 76 | 205 | 27 | 57 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 19 | 25 | 0.278 | -79.8 |
| 1930 | BSN | NL | 20 | 47 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.170 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | DET | AL | 85 | 250 | 30 | 70 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 38 | 2 | 17 | 23 | 0.280 | -124.0 |
| 1933 | DET | AL | 19 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | BRO | 2B | 47 | 0 | 94 | 137 | 5 | 16 |
| 1929 | BRO | 3B | 7 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 2 | 2 |
| 1929 | BRO | SS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | BSN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1930 | BSN | 3B | 13 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1932 | DET | 1B | 12 | 0 | 96 | 10 | 1 | 13 |
| 1932 | DET | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | DET | 3B | 37 | 0 | 33 | 53 | 4 | 8 |
| 1932 | DET | OF | 8 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | DET | OF | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |