Wash Williams
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1885)
Wash Williams was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885 for the Richmond Virginians and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 2 seasons. In 3 career games, he hit .250 with 3 hits.
- 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
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- — / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1884-08-05
- Last Game
- 1885-06-08
Full name: Washington J. Williams
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .609 across their career seasons — 17.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | RIC | AA | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1885 | CHN | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 13.50 | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Wash Williams: the record in brief
Wash Williams's major league career runs from a debut on August 5, 1884 to a final game on June 8, 1885. By club, Williams's seasons break down as the Richmond Virginians (1884) and the Chicago White Stockings (1885). Williams is listed as a right fielder at 5'11" and 180 pounds. Williams's full given name, per the bio, is Washington J. Williams.
In 3 games and 12 at bats, Williams batted .250 with 3 hits. The .250 career average is close to the .244 the league hit across the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 17.8% below league average (.500 against .609). 1884 produced Williams's most hits, 2 of them for the Richmond Virginians.
The position table credits Williams with 3 games at right field and also lists 1 at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wash Williams
- What years did Wash Williams play?
- Wash Williams played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885.
- Was Wash Williams a pitcher?
- No. Wash Williams was a position player (Right Fielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Wash Williams hit?
- Wash Williams hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Wash Williams play for?
- Wash Williams played for 2 teams: the Richmond Virginians (1884) and the Chicago White Stockings (1885).
- What were Wash Williams's career stats?
- In 3 games, Wash Williams had 3 hits, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Wash Williams play?
- Wash Williams played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Wash Williams and how much did he weigh?
- Wash Williams was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Wash Williams's career batting average?
- Wash Williams batted .250 over his career, with 3 hits in 12 at bats.
- What was Wash Williams's career ERA?
- Wash Williams finished with a 13.50 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Wash Williams in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wash Williams has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.