Bill Windle
Born: 12/13/1904 in Galena, KS, USA
Died: 12/8/1981 in Corpus Christi, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-09-27 | Final Game: 1929-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Willis Brewer Windle
Biography
Bill Windle, born in 1904, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the late 1920s. His career spanned from 1928 to 1929, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in Major League Baseball. Windle appeared in a total of 3 games, during which he managed to secure 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.5. Although he did not record any home runs or RBIs, his brief stint in the major leagues highlights the challenges faced by players trying to establish themselves in a competitive environment.
Windle's playing career may have been short, but his participation in the game during a transformative time in baseball history remains significant. Despite the limited opportunities, he contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, where the sport was beginning to embrace new styles of play and fan engagement. His legacy is a reminder of the many players who, although not household names, were part of the larger narrative of baseball's evolution.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.400 | 0.250 | 0.650 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.400 | 0.250 | 0.650 |
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 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 | 1.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | PIT | 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Columbia | Columbia | MO | 1925, 1926 |