Bill Skiff
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1921-1926)
Bill Skiff was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1926 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Yankees, a span of 6 seasons. In 22 career games, he hit .250 with 14 hits and 11 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 12/25/1976 in Bronxville, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1921-05-17
- Last Game
- 1926-09-26
Full name: William Franklin Skiff
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 56 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 5 | .250 | .250 | .286 | .536 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.
Career SLG .286 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.
Career OPS .536 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — 27.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PIT | NL | 16 | 45 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .289 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | NYA | AL | 6 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 22 | 56 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 5 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (22 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .154 |
| Away | 13 | 43 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 9 | .279 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926-09-26 | NYY | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1926-07-22 | NYY | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-07-21 | NYY | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-07-21 | NYY | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-07-20 | NYY | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-05-29 | NYY | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-27 | PIT | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-26 | PIT | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-25 | PIT | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-23 | PIT | STL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 19 |
Bill Skiff: the record in brief
Bill Skiff's major league career runs from a debut on May 17, 1921 to a final game on September 26, 1926. The season rows list, in order, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1921) and the New York Yankees (1926). At 5 feet, 10 inches and 170 pounds, Skiff is listed as a catcher. The bio says Skiff batted and threw right-handed. Skiff was born on October 16, 1895, in New Rochelle, NY, USA. The bio records the death on December 25, 1976, in Bronxville, NY, USA. The given name on file is William Franklin Skiff.
Across 22 games at the plate, Skiff's career line reads 14 hits in 56 at bats for a .250 average, adding 11 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .250 and .286 give Skiff a career OPS of .536. Set against a .283 league average for the same years, Skiff's .250 average sits 11.6% below it. In OPS terms, Skiff's .536 stands 27.4% below the league's .738. The hits column peaks at 13, in 1921.
Skiff appears at one position only: catcher, in 19 games. Behind the plate, Skiff's fielding totals are 54 putouts, 9 assists and 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Skiff
- What years did Bill Skiff play?
- Bill Skiff played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1926.
- Was Bill Skiff a pitcher?
- No. Bill Skiff was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bill Skiff hit?
- Bill Skiff hit 0 career home runs with 14 hits.
- What teams did Bill Skiff play for?
- Bill Skiff played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1921) and the New York Yankees (1926).
- What were Bill Skiff's career stats?
- In 22 games, Bill Skiff had 14 hits, 11 RBI, 7 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Bill Skiff play?
- Bill Skiff played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Skiff and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Skiff was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Bill Skiff's career batting average?
- Bill Skiff batted .250 over his career, with 14 hits in 56 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Skiff have?
- Bill Skiff drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Bill Skiff in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Skiff has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.