Orville Singer
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Orville Singer was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for 6 teams, including the New York Lincoln Giants. In 232 career games, he hit .328 with 295 hits, 10 home runs, and 135 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,310.
- 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
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 195 lb
- Died
- 6/29/1985 in Dorset, OH, USA
Full name: Orville Willis Singer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232 | 899 | 154 | 295 | 38 | 16 | 10 | 135 | 38 | 56 | 3 | .328 | .370 | .439 | .809 | 1,310 |
Career AVG .328 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +16.3% above league average.
Career OBP .370 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.
Career SLG .439 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — +11.5% above league average.
Career OPS .809 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — +9.7% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | NLG | EAS | 7 | 24 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1922 | NLG | IND | 14 | 56 | 14 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .286 | .285 (avg) | .345 (-10%) | .397 (+17%) | .743 (+4%) | 7.1 |
| 1923 | NLG | ECL | 23 | 96 | 14 | 38 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 0 | .396 | .282 (+40%) | .344 (+25%) | .390 (+36%) | .734 (+31%) | 494.2 |
| 1924 | CBN | NNL | 27 | 110 | 17 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 1 | .245 | .283 (-14%) | .345 (-14%) | .389 (-23%) | .734 (-19%) | -337.6 |
| 1924 | NLG | ECL | 16 | 58 | 12 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | .293 | .283 (+3%) | .345 (-5%) | .389 (+6%) | .734 (+1%) | -337.6 |
| 1925 | NLG | ECL | 47 | 199 | 40 | 72 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 8 | 13 | 0 | .362 | .288 (+26%) | .349 (+15%) | .407 (+23%) | .756 (+19%) | 689.7 |
| 1926 | NLG | ECL | 18 | 72 | 18 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 1 | .347 | .279 (+24%) | .345 (+21%) | .390 (+17%) | .735 (+19%) | 249.3 |
| 1928 | CTG | NNL | 38 | 147 | 18 | 51 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 0 | .347 | .280 (+24%) | .342 (+8%) | .395 (+19%) | .737 (+14%) | 302.8 |
| 1931 | CCU | NNL | 24 | 80 | 11 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 1 | .300 | .276 (+9%) | .338 (+8%) | .388 (-16%) | .726 (-5%) | -36.7 |
| 1931 | HG | IND | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | -36.7 |
| 1932 | CLS | EWL | 16 | 50 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .300 | .275 (+9%) | .335 (-3%) | .391 (-8%) | .726 (-5%) | -48.1 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 232 | 899 | 154 | 295 | 38 | 16 | 10 | 135 | 38 | 56 | 3 | .328 | — | — | — | — | 946 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 83 | 51 | 125 | 176 | 17 | 21 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 152 | 131 | 241 | 20 | 9 | 2 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | NLG | 2B | 7 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 4 |
| 1922 | NLG | 2B | 14 | 14 | 21 | 40 | 5 | 3 |
| 1923 | NLG | 2B | 20 | 20 | 64 | 76 | 9 | 6 |
| 1923 | NLG | OF | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1923 | NLG | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | CBN | 2B | 6 | 3 | 11 | 20 | 0 | 5 |
| 1924 | CBN | OF | 25 | 24 | 43 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1924 | CBN | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1924 | NLG | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | NLG | OF | 16 | 16 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925 | NLG | 2B | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | NLG | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | NLG | OF | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | NLG | 2B | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 1926 | NLG | OF | 16 | 16 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1928 | CTG | 2B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1928 | CTG | OF | 37 | 37 | 84 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931 | CCU | 2B | 5 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931 | CCU | OF | 18 | 18 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1931 | HG | OF | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | CLS | OF | 16 | 15 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 83 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 51 |
| Center Field | 42 |
| Right Field | 59 |
Orville Singer: the record in brief
Orville Singer's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1921 to 1932. Club by club, the record runs the New York Lincoln Giants (1921 through 1926), the Cleveland Browns (1924), the Cleveland Tigers (1928), the Cleveland Cubs (1931), the Homestead Grays (1931), and the Cleveland Stars (1932). Born on December 27, 1898, in Cambridge, OH, USA, Singer is listed as a second baseman. The bio gives 5'9" and 195 pounds. Singer's death is recorded on June 29, 1985, in Dorset, OH, USA. Orville Singer was the playing name; the full given name is Orville Willis.
In 232 games and 899 at bats, Singer batted .328 with 295 hits, plus 10 home runs, 135 runs batted in, and 38 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .370 clip and slugging .439, Singer finished with a .809 OPS. Set against a .282 league average for the same years, Singer's .328 average sits 16.3% above it. By OPS the gap is 9.7% above league average (.809 against .738).
Frequently Asked Questions about Orville Singer
- Was Orville Singer a pitcher?
- No. Orville Singer was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Orville Singer hit?
- Orville Singer hit 10 career home runs with 295 hits.
- What teams did Orville Singer play for?
- Orville Singer played for 6 teams: the New York Lincoln Giants (1921–1926), the Cleveland Browns (1924), the Cleveland Tigers (1928), the Cleveland Cubs (1931), the Homestead Grays (1931), and the Cleveland Stars (1932).
- What were Orville Singer's career stats?
- In 232 games, Orville Singer had 295 hits, 10 home runs, 135 RBI, 154 runs, and 38 stolen bases, with a .328 batting average.
- What position did Orville Singer play?
- Orville Singer played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Orville Singer and how much did he weigh?
- Orville Singer was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Orville Singer hit each season?
- Orville Singer's home runs by season: 1 in 1921, 1 in 1922, 2 in 1923, 0 in 1924, 5 in 1925, 0 in 1926, 1 in 1928, 0 in 1931, and 0 in 1932. His most in one season was 5, in 1925.
- What was Orville Singer's career batting average?
- Orville Singer batted .328 over his career, with 295 hits in 899 at bats.
- How many RBI did Orville Singer have?
- Orville Singer drove in 135 runs in his career.
- Is Orville Singer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Orville Singer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.