Denny Williams
Born: 12/13/1896 in Portland, OR, USA
Died: 3/23/1929 in San Clemente, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-04-15 | Final Game: 1928-07-18
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: Evon Daniel Williams
Biography
Denny Williams was a professional baseball player born in 1896, who made his mark in the Major Leagues between 1921 and 1928. As a position player, he displayed a versatile skill set over the course of 120 games. His career batting average stood at .259, highlighting his ability to make consistent contact with the ball, even in an era characterized by strong pitching and defensive play. Although he did not hit any home runs during his career, Williams contributed 18 RBIs and demonstrated speed on the bases with 5 stolen bases.
Playing during the early years of the 1920s, Williams was part of a transitional phase in baseball that followed the deadball era, a time when the game was beginning to embrace a more dynamic offensive approach. His contributions, while modest in terms of power numbers, reflected the role of a contact hitter who focused on getting on base and advancing runners. Williams' tenure in Major League Baseball may not have included the accolades of some of his contemporaries, but his dedication to the game and his role as a team player remain a noteworthy aspect of his legacy in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 328 | 46 | 85 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 28 | 19 | 0.259 | 0.319 | 0.290 | 0.609 | -923.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CIN | NL | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | BOS | AL | 25 | 85 | 17 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 0.365 | 245.7 |
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 69 | 218 | 28 | 50 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 0.229 | -1168.8 |
| 1928 | BOS | AL | 16 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 78 | 0 | 157 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | BOS | OF | 19 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925 | BOS | OF | 52 | 0 | 117 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 1928 | BOS | OF | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 58 |
| Center Field | 21 |
| Right Field | 1 |