Billy Rhines
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1890-1899)
Billy Rhines was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1899 for the Cincinnati Reds, the Louisville Colonels, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 10 seasons. Across 248 career appearances, he went 113-103 with a 3.48 ERA and 553 strikeouts. He also batted .177 with 1 home runs. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 16914.8.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 168 lb
- Died
- 1/30/1922 in Ridgway, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1890-04-22
- Last Game
- 1899-06-22
Full name: William Pearl Rhines
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | CIN | NL | 28 | 17 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 6 | 0 | 401.1 | 337 | 87 | 113 | 182 | 1.95 | 3.88 (+50%) | 7948.6 |
| 1891 | CIN | NL | 17 | 24 | 48 | 43 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 372.2 | 364 | 119 | 124 | 138 | 2.87 | 3.52 (+18%) | 4295.0 |
| 1892 | CIN | NL | 3 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 74.2 | 102 | 45 | 36 | 10 | 5.42 | 3.28 (-65%) | -914.3 |
| 1893 | LS3 | NL | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 49 | 30 | 19 | 0 | 8.71 | 4.66 (-87%) | -1527.0 |
| 1895 | CIN | NL | 19 | 10 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 267.2 | 322 | 143 | 76 | 72 | 4.81 | 4.77 (-1%) | 3187.1 |
| 1896 | CIN | NL | 8 | 6 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 143.0 | 128 | 39 | 48 | 32 | 2.45 | 4.36 (+44%) | 837.7 |
| 1897 | CIN | NL | 21 | 15 | 41 | 32 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 288.2 | 311 | 131 | 86 | 65 | 4.08 | 4.30 (+5%) | 1442.5 |
| 1898 | PIT | NL | 12 | 16 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 258.0 | 289 | 101 | 61 | 48 | 3.52 | 3.59 (+2%) | 2365.8 |
| 1899 | PIT | NL | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 54.0 | 59 | 36 | 13 | 6 | 6.00 | 3.85 (-56%) | -720.5 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 113 | 103 | 248 | 222 | 187 | 13 | 1 | 1,891.0 | 1,961 | 731 | 576 | 553 | 3.48 | — | 16,915 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | 735 | 65 | 130 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 64 | 3 | 42 | 112 | .177 | .227 | .222 | .449 | -4,329 |
Career AVG .177 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.
Career OBP .227 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.
Career SLG .222 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 38.9% below league average.
Career OPS .449 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 36.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | CIN | NL | 46 | 154 | 14 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 26 | .188 | .260 (-28%) | .336 (-32%) | .351 (-37%) | .687 (-35%) | -843.1 |
| 1891 | CIN | NL | 48 | 148 | 10 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 30 | .122 | .254 (-52%) | .331 (-51%) | .343 (-55%) | .675 (-53%) | -1214.7 |
| 1892 | CIN | NL | 12 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .185 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1893 | LS3 | NL | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1895 | CIN | NL | 38 | 113 | 20 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 8 | 7 | .221 | .296 (-25%) | .361 (-23%) | .399 (-31%) | .761 (-27%) | -526.6 |
| 1896 | CIN | NL | 19 | 52 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .192 | .290 (-34%) | .354 (-33%) | .387 (-45%) | .741 (-40%) | -335.8 |
| 1897 | CIN | NL | 41 | 107 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 21 | .159 | .291 (-46%) | .354 (-35%) | .387 (-52%) | .741 (-44%) | -764.8 |
| 1898 | PIT | NL | 31 | 100 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 12 | .150 | .270 (-45%) | .333 (-36%) | .347 (-48%) | .680 (-42%) | -644.1 |
| 1899 | PIT | NL | 10 | 23 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .435 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 250 | 735 | 65 | 130 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 64 | 3 | 42 | 112 | .177 | — | — | — | — | -4,329 | ||
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 (81 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 61 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 3 | .246 |
| Away | 20 | 61 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 4 | .164 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 161.0 | 165 | 60 | 40 | 30 | 3.35 |
| Away | 19 | 151.0 | 183 | 76 | 34 | 24 | 4.53 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-06-22 | PIT | NY1 | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-06-13 | PIT | CL4 | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-06-12 | PIT | CL4 | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-06-05 | PIT | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-31 | PIT | WSN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-26 | PIT | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-23 | PIT | BLN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-17 | PIT | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-04-21 | PIT | STL | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-04-18 | PIT | CIN | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-06-22 | PIT | NY1 | L | 2.0 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-06-13 | PIT | CL4 | W | 9.0 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1899-06-05 | PIT | PHI | L | 2.0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-31 | PIT | WSN | W | 9.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1899-05-26 | PIT | PHI | W | 8.0 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-05-23 | PIT | BLN | L | 2.0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-05-17 | PIT | CHC | W | 8.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-04-21 | PIT | STL | — | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1899-04-18 | PIT | CIN | L | 8.0 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1898-09-17 | PIT | BRO | L | 8.0 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 248 | 0 | 88 | 431 | 39 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | CIN | P | 46 | 0 | 23 | 77 | 7 | 3 |
| 1891 | CIN | P | 48 | 0 | 8 | 95 | 7 | 3 |
| 1892 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1892 | CIN | P | 11 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1893 | LS3 | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | CIN | P | 38 | 0 | 17 | 56 | 9 | 3 |
| 1896 | CIN | P | 19 | 0 | 8 | 35 | 3 | 2 |
| 1897 | CIN | P | 41 | 0 | 16 | 53 | 8 | 2 |
| 1898 | PIT | P | 31 | 0 | 11 | 88 | 3 | 0 |
| 1899 | PIT | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 248 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg | PA | 1888, 1889 |
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Billy Rhines: the record in brief
April 22, 1890 and June 22, 1899 bracket Billy Rhines's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Cincinnati Reds (1890 to 1897), the Louisville Colonels (1893), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1898 through 1899). Rhines is listed as a pitcher at 5'11" and 168 pounds. The bio says Rhines batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is March 14, 1869, in Ridgway, PA, USA. Rhines died on January 30, 1922, in Ridgway, PA, USA. The given name on file is William Pearl Rhines.
Rhines went 113-103 with a 3.48 ERA in 248 games, 222 of them starts. Also on Rhines's record: 553 strikeouts, 187 complete games, and 13 shutouts. That 3.48 ERA compares with a 3.97 league average across the same seasons, 12.4% better. The best win total was 28, in 1890. In 1890, one of the busiest seasons, Rhines posted a 1.95 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.88.
Frequently Asked Questions about Billy Rhines
- What years did Billy Rhines play?
- Billy Rhines played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1899.
- Was Billy Rhines a pitcher?
- Yes. Billy Rhines pitched in the major leagues, recording 113 wins and 553 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Billy Rhines hit?
- Billy Rhines hit 1 career home run with 130 hits.
- What teams did Billy Rhines play for?
- Billy Rhines played for 3 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1890–1892, 1895–1897), the Louisville Colonels (1893), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1898–1899).
- What were Billy Rhines's career stats?
- In 248 games, Billy Rhines went 113-103 with a 3.48 ERA, 553 strikeouts, 1,891.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves. At the plate he had 130 hits and 1 home runs.
- What position did Billy Rhines play?
- Billy Rhines played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Billy Rhines and how much did he weigh?
- Billy Rhines was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 168 pounds.
- What was Billy Rhines's career ERA?
- Billy Rhines finished with a 3.48 career ERA, going 113-103 with 553 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Billy Rhines have?
- Billy Rhines recorded 553 career strikeouts.
- Is Billy Rhines in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Billy Rhines has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.