Bill White
Born: 1860 in Milner, GA, USA
Died: 3/29/1937 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1879-06-21 | Final Game: 1879-06-21
Full name: William Edward White
Biography
Bill White was a professional baseball player born in 1860, who made his mark in the game during the late 19th century. His career was brief, spanning only a single game on June 21, 1879, which was characteristic of the era when many players had limited opportunities to showcase their talents. In that solitary appearance, White recorded 1 hit out of 4 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of 0.25. Although he did not have any home runs or RBIs to his name, his presence in the game reflects the early days of baseball, a time when the sport was rapidly evolving and gaining popularity across the United States.
White's career, while short-lived, is a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the foundation of Major League Baseball. The late 1870s were a transformative period in baseball history as the rules and structures of the game began to solidify. Players like Bill White were part of this burgeoning landscape, and their contributions, though sometimes overlooked, played a significant role in shaping the future of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | PRO | NL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | PRO | 1B | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence | RI | 1879, 1880 |