Steamboat Williams
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1916)
Steamboat Williams was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1916 for the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 3 seasons. Across 41 career appearances, he went 6-8 with a 4.42 ERA and 27 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 6/29/1979 in Deer River, MN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-07-12
- Last Game
- 1916-10-01
Full name: Rees Gephardt Williams
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | SLN | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 6.55 | 2.93 (-124%) | -546.8 |
| 1916 | SLN | NL | 6 | 7 | 36 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 105.0 | 121 | 49 | 27 | 25 | 4.20 | 2.78 (-51%) | -1736.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 6 | 8 | 41 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 116.0 | 134 | 57 | 33 | 27 | 4.42 | — | -2,283 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 25 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .200 | .286 | .240 | .526 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Career SLG .240 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.
Career OPS .526 vs. league average .653 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | SLN | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1916 | SLN | NL | 36 | 24 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .208 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 41 | 25 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (82 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
| Away | 18 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .111 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 68.0 | 75 | 37 | 18 | 15 | 4.90 |
| Away | 18 | 47.0 | 60 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 3.83 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-10-01 | STL | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-26 | STL | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-23 | STL | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-20 | STL | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-18 | STL | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-09 | STL | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-06 | STL | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-02 | STL | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-08-30 | STL | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-08-29 | STL | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-10-01 | STL | CHC | — | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-26 | STL | NY1 | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-23 | STL | NY1 | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-20 | STL | BRO | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-18 | STL | BSN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-09 | STL | CIN | L | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-06 | STL | PIT | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-02 | STL | CHC | L | 8.0 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1916-08-30 | STL | BRO | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-08-29 | STL | BRO | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 41 |
Steamboat Williams: the record in brief
Steamboat Williams's major league career runs from a debut on July 12, 1914 to a final game on October 1, 1916. All of the seasons listed were played for the St. Louis Cardinals. Williams played primarily as a pitcher and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Born on January 31, 1892, in Cascade, MT, USA, Williams was listed at 170 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The bio records the death on June 29, 1979, in Deer River, MN, USA. The given name on file is Rees Gephardt Williams.
Across 41 games (9 starts), Williams recorded 6 wins against 8 losses with a 4.42 ERA. The totals include 27 strikeouts. Against a 2.87 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.42 mark was 54.2% worse. Williams won 6 games in 1916, the most of any season listed. 1916 was Williams's sharpest full season, a 4.20 ERA against the league's 2.78.
Every defensive appearance on record for Williams, 41 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 5 errors alongside 1 putouts and 34 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steamboat Williams
- What years did Steamboat Williams play?
- Steamboat Williams played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1916.
- Was Steamboat Williams a pitcher?
- Yes. Steamboat Williams pitched in the major leagues, recording 6 wins and 27 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Steamboat Williams hit?
- Steamboat Williams hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Steamboat Williams play for?
- Steamboat Williams played for one team, the St. Louis Cardinals (1914, 1916).
- What were Steamboat Williams's career stats?
- In 41 games, Steamboat Williams went 6-8 with a 4.42 ERA, 27 strikeouts, 116.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Steamboat Williams play?
- Steamboat Williams played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steamboat Williams and how much did he weigh?
- Steamboat Williams was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Steamboat Williams's career ERA?
- Steamboat Williams finished with a 4.42 career ERA, going 6-8 with 27 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Steamboat Williams have?
- Steamboat Williams recorded 27 career strikeouts.
- Is Steamboat Williams in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steamboat Williams has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.