Will Rhymes
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2012)
Will Rhymes was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2012 for the Detroit Tigers and the Tampa Bay Rays, a span of 3 seasons. In 130 career games, he hit .266 with 106 hits, 2 home runs, and 29 RBI.
- 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
- 5'8" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-07-25
- Last Game
- 2012-08-05
Full name: William Daniel Rhymes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 399 | 54 | 106 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 35 | 45 | .266 | .328 | .343 | .671 | -405 |
Career AVG .266 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .343 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.
Career OPS .671 vs. league average .724 across their career seasons — 7.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | DET | AL | 54 | 191 | 30 | 58 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 16 | .304 | .257 (+18%) | .325 (+7%) | .402 (+3%) | .728 (+5%) | 143.8 |
| 2011 | DET | AL | 29 | 85 | 13 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 12 | .235 | .255 (-8%) | .320 (+1%) | .399 (-32%) | .719 (-18%) | -197.3 |
| 2012 | TBA | AL | 47 | 123 | 11 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 17 | .228 | .254 (-11%) | .318 (-6%) | .405 (-30%) | .724 (-19%) | -351.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 130 | 399 | 54 | 106 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 35 | 45 | .266 | — | — | — | — | -405 | ||
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 (130 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 63 | 188 | 26 | 49 | 1 | 13 | .261 |
| Away | 67 | 211 | 28 | 57 | 1 | 16 | .270 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-05 | TBR | BAL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-08-04 | TBR | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-07-16 | TBR | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012-07-15 | TBR | BOS | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-07-14 | TBR | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-07-13 | TBR | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-07-08 | TBR | CLE | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-07-06 | TBR | CLE | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012-07-05 | TBR | CLE | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-07-04 | TBR | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 108 |
| Third Base | 15 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | DET | AL | $419,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $419,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of William and Mary | Williamsburg | VA | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Will Rhymes: the record in brief
According to the bio, Will Rhymes debuted on July 25, 2010 and played a final game on August 5, 2012. Rhymes played for the Detroit Tigers (2010 through 2011) and the Tampa Bay Rays (2012). At 170 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame, Rhymes is listed as a second baseman. Rhymes threw right-handed and batted left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is April 1, 1983, in Houston, TX, USA. The given name on file is William Daniel Rhymes.
Rhymes's career batting table shows 130 games, 399 at bats and 106 hits, a .266 average, adding 2 home runs and 29 RBI. Rhymes got on base at a .328 rate and slugged .343 (.671 OPS). Against a .256 league average for those years, Rhymes's .266 average was near the norm. The OPS comparison is .671 to a league .724, 7.3% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 58, in 2010. The Lg AVG column puts Rhymes's 2010 at .304 against .257, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 18%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Will Rhymes
- What years did Will Rhymes play?
- Will Rhymes played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2012.
- Was Will Rhymes a pitcher?
- No. Will Rhymes was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Will Rhymes hit?
- Will Rhymes hit 2 career home runs with 106 hits.
- What was Will Rhymes's career batting average?
- Will Rhymes batted .266 over his career, with 106 hits in 399 at bats.
- How many RBI did Will Rhymes have?
- Will Rhymes drove in 29 runs in his career.
- Is Will Rhymes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Will Rhymes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.