Rinaldo Williams
Born: 12/18/1893 in Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Died: 4/24/1966 in Cottonwood, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-10-08 | Final Game: 1914-10-10
Bats: L | Throws: R
Full name: Rinaldo Louis Williams
Biography
Rinaldo Williams was a professional baseball player born in 1893 who played in the early 20th century, making his mark in a brief but notable career that spanned two days. Williams appeared in four Major League games from October 8 to October 10, 1914, during a time when the game was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play.
In his limited time on the field, Williams recorded four hits, achieving a batting average of .267. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence in the lineup exemplified the spirit of perseverance in baseball, as many players of that era faced significant challenges in gaining recognition and opportunity. Despite his short tenure in the majors, Williams remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players whose contributions, though fleeting, were integral to the game's development.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.267 | 0.267 | 0.400 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | BRF | FL | 4 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | BRF | 3B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 4 |