Bill Wagner
Born: 1/2/1894 in Jessup, IA, USA
Died: 1/11/1951 in Waterloo, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-07-16 | Final Game: 1918-09-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 187 lbs
Full name: William Joseph Wagner
Biography
Bill Wagner was a professional baseball player born in 1894, whose career spanned from 1914 until his final game on September 2, 1918. Primarily serving as a position player, Wagner played in a total of 93 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 50 hits and achieved a batting average of .207, showcasing the challenges faced by many players of that era in finding consistent offensive success. Throughout his career, he hit one home run and collected 18 RBIs, along with a notable single stolen base.
Wagner's playing days took place during a transitional period in baseball, shortly before the onset of the "Deadball Era," which was characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on strategic play. While not a star player, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination common among players of his time. After retiring from the sport, Wagner remained a part of baseball history, representing the many athletes who dedicated themselves to the game during the early 20th century.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 242 | 19 | 50 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 21 | 37 | 0.207 | 0.273 | 0.281 | 0.554 | -466.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PIT | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | PIT | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 19 | 38 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0.237 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | PIT | NL | 53 | 151 | 15 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 22 | 0.205 | -371.9 |
| 1918 | BSN | NL | 13 | 47 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.213 | -94.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 12 | 0 | 104 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| C | 71 | 0 | 239 | 83 | 18 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PIT | C | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | PIT | C | 3 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | PIT | C | 15 | 0 | 54 | 19 | 5 | 3 |
| 1917 | PIT | C | 37 | 0 | 135 | 46 | 8 | 3 |
| 1917 | PIT | 1B | 12 | 0 | 104 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| 1918 | BSN | C | 13 | 0 | 43 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 71 |
| First Base | 12 |