Bill Warren
Born: 2/11/1884 in Cairo, IL, USA
Died: 1/28/1960 in Whiteville, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-04-30 | Final Game: 1915-05-23
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: William Hackney Warren
Biography
Bill Warren, born in 1884, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1914 to 1915, a time when baseball was transitioning into a more modern era, moving away from the deadball influences that had dominated the sport. Over the course of his career, Warren appeared in 31 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate with a batting average of .245. He recorded 13 hits, contributed 6 RBIs, and demonstrated some speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases.
Though Warren did not hit any home runs during his brief career, his contributions to his teams reflected the gritty determination and hard-nosed style typical of players from that time. With his career ending in 1915, Warren's time in the Major Leagues was short-lived, but he remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the many players who labored behind the scenes during an era of significant change in the sport. His journey through the game serves as a reminder of the dedication and passion that characterized early baseball and the players who helped shape its history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 53 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.245 | 0.310 | 0.283 | 0.593 | -73.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | IND | FL | 26 | 50 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.240 | -73.6 |
| 1915 | NEW | FL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 24 | 0 | 65 | 17 | 6 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | IND | C | 23 | 0 | 64 | 17 | 6 | 1 |
| 1915 | NEW | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | NEW | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 24 |
| First Base | 1 |