Bill Schenck
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882-1885)
Bill Schenck was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1885 for the Louisville Colonels, the Richmond Virginians, and the Brooklyn Bridegrooms, a span of 4 seasons. In 103 career games, he hit .236 with 91 hits and 3 home runs. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 135.2.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 171 lb
- Born
- 1854 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Died
- 1/29/1934 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1882-05-29
- Last Game
- 1885-09-07
Full name: William G. Schenck
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 386 | 51 | 91 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | .236 | .255 | .313 | .569 | -277 |
Career AVG .236 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .255 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.
Career SLG .313 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .569 vs. league average .608 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | LS2 | AA | 60 | 231 | 37 | 60 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .260 | .248 (+5%) | .275 (+3%) | .329 (+1%) | .605 (+2%) | 68.4 |
| 1884 | RIC | AA | 42 | 151 | 14 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .205 | .243 (-16%) | .278 (-23%) | .327 (-11%) | .606 (-16%) | -345.3 |
| 1885 | BR3 | AA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 103 | 386 | 51 | 91 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | .236 | — | — | — | — | -277 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | LS2 | AA | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0.90 | 2.80 (+68%) | 135.2 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0.90 | — | 135 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 59 |
| Shortstop | 42 |
Bill Schenck: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bill Schenck debuted on May 29, 1882 and played a final game on September 7, 1885. Club by club, the record runs the Louisville Eclipse (1882), the Richmond Virginians (1884), and the Brooklyn Grays (1885). Schenck is listed as a third baseman at 171 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame. The recorded birth is in 1854, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Schenck's death is recorded on January 29, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. On the record, Bill Schenck was born William G. Schenck.
Schenck's career batting table shows 103 games, 386 at bats and 91 hits, a .236 average; the totals also include 3 home runs. The on-base percentage is .255 and the slugging percentage .313, for an OPS of .569. The .236 career average is close to the .244 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .569 to a league .608, 6.5% below average. The hits column peaks at 60, in 1882.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Schenck
- What years did Bill Schenck play?
- Bill Schenck played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1885.
- Was Bill Schenck a pitcher?
- No. Bill Schenck was a position player (Third Baseman), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Bill Schenck hit?
- Bill Schenck hit 3 career home runs with 91 hits.
- What teams did Bill Schenck play for?
- Bill Schenck played for 3 teams: the Louisville Eclipse (1882), the Richmond Virginians (1884), and the Brooklyn Grays (1885).
- What were Bill Schenck's career stats?
- In 103 games, Bill Schenck had 91 hits, 3 home runs, and 51 runs, with a .236 batting average.
- What position did Bill Schenck play?
- Bill Schenck played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Schenck and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Schenck was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 171 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bill Schenck hit each season?
- Bill Schenck's home runs by season: 0 in 1882, 3 in 1884, and 0 in 1885. His most in one season was 3, in 1884.
- What was Bill Schenck's career batting average?
- Bill Schenck batted .236 over his career, with 91 hits in 386 at bats.
- What was Bill Schenck's career ERA?
- Bill Schenck finished with a 0.90 career ERA, going 1-0 with 4 strikeouts.
- Is Bill Schenck in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Schenck has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.