Earl Williams
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1928)
Earl Williams was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1928 for the Boston Braves. In 3 career games, he hit .000.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- Died
- 3/10/1958 in Knoxville, TN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1928-05-27
- Last Game
- 1928-06-02
Full name: Earl Baxter Williams
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-06-02 | BSN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-05-30 | BSN | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-05-27 | BSN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville College | Maryville | TN | 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924 |
Earl Williams: the record in brief
Earl Williams played a first major league game on May 27, 1928 and a last one on June 2, 1928. All of the seasons listed were played for the Boston Braves. Williams played primarily as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on January 27, 1903, in Cumberland Gap, TN, USA, Williams was listed at 6-foot-0 and 185 pounds. Williams's death is recorded on March 10, 1958, in Knoxville, TN, USA. The given name on file is Earl Baxter Williams.
Across 3 games at the plate, Williams's career line reads 0 hits in 2 at bats for a .000 average. The league as a whole hit .281 across Williams's seasons, which puts the .000 career mark 100.0% below average. In OPS terms, Williams's .000 stands 100.0% below the league's .738. The season table holds a single row: 1928 with the Boston Braves, 3 games, 2 at bats and 0 hits.
The college table lists Maryville College in 1921, 1922, 1923, and 1924.
Every defensive appearance on record for Williams, 1 games, came at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Earl Williams
- Was Earl Williams a pitcher?
- No. Earl Williams was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Earl Williams hit?
- Earl Williams hit 0 career home runs.
- What was Earl Williams's career batting average?
- Earl Williams batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 2 at bats.
- Is Earl Williams in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Earl Williams has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Earl Williams play for?
- Earl Williams played for the Boston Braves.