Bill Stumpf
Born: 3/21/1892 in Baltimore, MD, USA
Died: 2/14/1966 in Crownsville, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-05-11 | Final Game: 1913-05-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: William Frederick Stumpf
Biography
Bill Stumpf was a professional baseball player born in 1892, who played in the early years of the 20th century. His career spanned from May 11, 1912, to May 21, 1913, during which he appeared in 54 games primarily as a position player. Stumpf recorded a total of 37 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .234. While he did not hit any home runs, he amassed 11 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the base paths with 5 stolen bases.
Stumpf's playing career unfolded in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. While his statistics may not reflect the power-hitting prowess that would later define baseball, his role as a versatile player underscores the contributions of those who played during a time of evolving strategies and styles in the sport. Although his time in the major leagues was brief, Stumpf remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who laid the groundwork for future generations.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 158 | 13 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 0.234 | 0.280 | 0.241 | 0.520 | -532.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | NYY | AL | 42 | 129 | 8 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0.240 | -532.5 |
| 1913 | NYY | AL | 12 | 29 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.207 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 12 | 0 | 21 | 19 | 5 | 2 |
| 3B | 5 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 32 | 0 | 55 | 88 | 20 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | NYA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | NYA | 2B | 8 | 0 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| 1912 | NYA | 3B | 5 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| 1912 | NYA | SS | 26 | 0 | 46 | 70 | 14 | 9 |
| 1912 | NYA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | NYA | 2B | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 1913 | NYA | SS | 6 | 0 | 9 | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| 1913 | NYA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 15 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 30 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |