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
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.143 | .000 | 0.143 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | PHA | AL | 67 | 191 | 24 | 50 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 15 | 19 | 0.262 | -369.7 |
| 1931 | PHA | AL | 86 | 294 | 41 | 79 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 40 | 2 | 19 | 21 | 0.269 | -284.5 |
| 1932 | PHA | AL | 62 | 215 | 30 | 54 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 22 | 23 | 0.251 | -197.3 |
| 1933 | PHA | AL | 115 | 408 | 52 | 118 | 20 | 5 | 11 | 73 | 1 | 32 | 35 | 0.289 | 815.1 |
| 1934 | PHA | AL | 66 | 205 | 25 | 56 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 18 | 0.273 | -160.2 |
| 1935 | BOS | AL | 75 | 251 | 26 | 63 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 2 | 24 | 23 | 0.251 | -502.5 |
| 1935 | PHA | AL | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.100 | -502.5 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | PHA | 2B | 39 | 0 | 71 | 102 | 9 | 14 |
| 1930 | PHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | PHA | SS | 19 | 0 | 37 | 47 | 3 | 9 |
| 1931 | PHA | 2B | 10 | 0 | 15 | 23 | 0 | 4 |
| 1931 | PHA | SS | 72 | 0 | 152 | 214 | 27 | 59 |
| 1931 | PHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | PHA | 2B | 53 | 0 | 122 | 175 | 15 | 30 |
| 1932 | PHA | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 1933 | PHA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1933 | PHA | 2B | 29 | 0 | 52 | 76 | 8 | 16 |
| 1933 | PHA | SS | 84 | 0 | 199 | 243 | 38 | 34 |
| 1934 | PHA | 2B | 53 | 0 | 110 | 171 | 13 | 31 |
| 1934 | PHA | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | BOS | 2B | 29 | 0 | 53 | 52 | 3 | 8 |
| 1935 | BOS | 3B | 30 | 0 | 34 | 65 | 5 | 5 |
| 1935 | BOS | SS | 15 | 0 | 35 | 37 | 4 | 8 |
| 1935 | PHA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 216 |
| Third Base | 31 |
| Shortstop | 195 |
| Left Field | 1 |