Bill Tozer
Born: 7/3/1882 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 2/23/1955 in Belmont, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1908-04-16 | Final Game: 1908-05-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: William Louis Tozer
Biography
Bill Tozer, born in 1882, had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player during the early 20th century. His professional tenure spanned from April 16, 1908, to May 10, 1908, during a time when baseball was characterized by its transition from the deadball era into a more modern game. Despite the historical significance of this period, Tozer's playing career was notably short, appearing in only four games without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0.
Though Tozer did not leave a lasting mark in terms of statistics, his participation in the major leagues reflects the competitive nature of baseball at that time, where many players vied for a chance to showcase their talents. The early 1900s were pivotal years for the sport as it began to evolve, paving the way for future generations of players. Tozer's time in the league may have been fleeting, but like many of his contemporaries, he contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1.69 | -54.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | CIN | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | CIN | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |