Bill Windle
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1928-1929)
Bill Windle was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1929 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 2 seasons. In 3 career games, he hit .500 with 1 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 12/8/1981 in Corpus Christi, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1928-09-27
- Last Game
- 1929-09-27
Full name: Willis Brewer Windle
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | .500 | 1.000 | 1.500 | 0 |
Career AVG .500 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — +75.3% above league average.
Career OBP .500 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — +43.6% above league average.
Career SLG 1.000 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — +146.5% above league average.
Career OPS 1.500 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — +99.0% above 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 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1929 | PIT | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929-09-27 | PIT | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-20 | PIT | BSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928-09-27 | PIT | BRO | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Columbia | Columbia | MO | 1925, 1926 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Windle
- What years did Bill Windle play?
- Bill Windle played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1929.
- Was Bill Windle a pitcher?
- No. Bill Windle was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bill Windle hit?
- Bill Windle hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was Bill Windle's career batting average?
- Bill Windle batted .500 over his career, with 1 hits in 2 at bats.
- Is Bill Windle in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Windle has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Bill Windle play for?
- Bill Windle played for the Pittsburgh Pirates.