Bill Vargus
Born: 11/11/1899 in North Scituate, MA, USA
Died: 2/12/1979 in Hyannis, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-06-23 | Final Game: 1926-06-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: William Fay Vargus
Biography
Bill Vargus, born in 1899, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues during the mid-1920s. His career spanned from June 23, 1925, to June 26, 1926, a brief yet noteworthy period in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would define the latter part of the decade. Vargus made an impact on the mound with a career record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.89, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level despite the challenges of the era.
Throughout his time in the majors, Vargus recorded a total of 5 strikeouts. While he did not register any saves, his contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination of pitchers during this transitional period in baseball history. Although his career was relatively short, Vargus's presence on the field during the 1920s was part of a larger narrative that saw the evolution of pitching styles and strategies, making him a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39.3 | 49 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 3.89 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36.3 | 45 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 3.96 | -93.2 |
| 1926 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BSN | NL | 11 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | BSN | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 15 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BSN | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 1926 | BSN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill | MA | 1922, 1923, 1924 |