Bob Williams
Born: 4/27/1884 in Monday, OH, USA
Died: 8/6/1962 in Nelsonville, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-07-03 | Final Game: 1913-04-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Robert Elias Williams
Biography
Bob Williams was a professional baseball player born in 1884 who played in Major League Baseball from July 3, 1911, to April 26, 1913. Primarily a position player, Williams participated in 46 games over the course of his brief career. He recorded 18 hits and drove in 11 runs, finishing with a batting average of .164. Despite not hitting any home runs, he managed to steal one base during his time in the league.
Williams' career unfolded during a period characterized by the transition from the Deadball Era to a more offensively focused game. While his individual statistics may not reflect a standout career, his contributions as a role player in the early 1910s provide context to the evolving nature of baseball at the time. Players like Williams often played crucial roles in teams, contributing to the fabric of the game even if they did not achieve personal accolades. His legacy remains a testament to the many players who helped shape the sport during its formative years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 110 | 10 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 0.164 | 0.264 | 0.191 | 0.455 | -437.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | NYY | AL | 20 | 47 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0.191 | -204.2 |
| 1912 | NYY | AL | 20 | 44 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0.136 | -233.8 |
| 1913 | NYY | AL | 6 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 46 | 0 | 189 | 49 | 15 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | NYA | C | 20 | 0 | 73 | 24 | 6 | 1 |
| 1912 | NYA | C | 20 | 0 | 91 | 16 | 8 | 0 |
| 1913 | NYA | C | 6 | 0 | 25 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 47 |