Dib Williams, baseball player, 1930-1935

Dib Williams

Born: 1/19/1910 in Greenbrier, AR, USA

Died: 4/2/1992 in Searcy, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-04-27 | Final Game: 1935-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Edwin Dibrell Williams

Biography

Dib Williams was a professional baseball player born in 1910, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1935. Over the course of his career, Williams appeared in 475 games and recorded 421 hits, contributing to a batting average of .267. His offensive capabilities were highlighted by his 29 home runs and 201 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs for his team. Additionally, Williams displayed speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 7 stolen bases. Playing during the early 1930s, a period marked by the Great Depression, Williams navigated a challenging economic landscape that impacted the game and its players. He was part of a generation that helped shape the modern game, emphasizing both power and versatility. Although not a Hall of Famer, Williams's contributions to the teams he played for during his career remain a notable part of baseball history, reflecting the competitive spirit and evolving nature of the sport in the pre-war era.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
7.0 6.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 .000 0.143 .000 0.143

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
475 1574 198 421 74 12 29 201 7 133 140 0.267 0.327 0.385 0.712 -699.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 25 2 8 1 0 0 1 2 9 0.320

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1931 WS PHA 7 25 2 8 1 0 0 1 2 9 0.320

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 19 1 1 1
2B 215 0 423 604 48 103
3B 31 0 35 67 5 5
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
SS 195 0 426 550 74 112

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Second Base 216
Third Base 31
Shortstop 195
Left Field 1