Billy Riley
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1875-1879)
Billy Riley was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1879 for the Keokuk Westerns and the Cleveland Blues, a span of 5 seasons. In 51 career games, he hit .144 with 28 hits and 10 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Born
- 1855 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Died
- 11/9/1887 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1875-05-04
- Last Game
- 1879-09-30
Full name: William James Riley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 194 | 18 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 27 | .144 | .157 | .160 | .317 | -1,002 |
Career AVG .144 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.
Career OBP .157 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 40.7% below league average.
Career SLG .160 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.
Career OPS .317 vs. league average .584 across their career seasons — 45.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | KEO | 8 | 33 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .152 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| 1879 | CL2 | NL | 43 | 161 | 14 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 26 | .143 | .255 (-44%) | .270 (-43%) | .328 (-53%) | .599 (-49%) | -1001.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 51 | 194 | 18 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 27 | .144 | — | — | — | — | -1,002 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 43 |
| Right Field | 8 |
Billy Riley: the record in brief
Billy Riley played a first major league game on May 4, 1875 and a last one on September 30, 1879. The team column moves through the Keokuk Westerns (1875) and the Cleveland Blues (1879). Riley played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Born in 1855, in Cincinnati, OH, USA, Riley was listed at 5'10" and 160 pounds. Riley died on November 9, 1887, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Billy Riley was the playing name; the full given name is William James.
In 51 games and 194 at bats, Riley batted .144 with 28 hits, along with 10 RBI. Reaching base at a .157 clip and slugging .160, Riley finished with a .317 OPS. Set against a .255 league average for the same years, Riley's .144 average sits 43.3% below it. The OPS comparison is .317 to a league .584, 45.7% below average. No season topped the 23 hits of 1879. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .143 in 1879, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Billy Riley
- What years did Billy Riley play?
- Billy Riley played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1879.
- Was Billy Riley a pitcher?
- No. Billy Riley was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Billy Riley hit?
- Billy Riley hit 0 career home runs with 28 hits.
- What teams did Billy Riley play for?
- Billy Riley played for 2 teams: the Keokuk Westerns (1875) and the Cleveland Blues (1879).
- What were Billy Riley's career stats?
- In 51 games, Billy Riley had 28 hits, 10 RBI, and 18 runs, with a .144 batting average.
- What position did Billy Riley play?
- Billy Riley played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Billy Riley and how much did he weigh?
- Billy Riley was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Billy Riley's career batting average?
- Billy Riley batted .144 over his career, with 28 hits in 194 at bats.
- How many RBI did Billy Riley have?
- Billy Riley drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is Billy Riley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Billy Riley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.