William Zay
MLB Debut: 1886-10-07 | Final Game: 1886-10-07
Biography
William Zay, a position player, made a brief but noteworthy appearance in Major League Baseball on October 7, 1886. His career, while limited to just one game, reflects the transitional nature of baseball during the late 19th century, a period characterized by the sport's rapid evolution and the establishment of professional leagues.
In his lone game, Zay did not manage to record a hit, home run, or run batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. Despite the lack of significant statistics, Zay's participation in a Major League game places him among the ranks of those who contributed to the early fabric of professional baseball, showcasing the opportunities and challenges faced by players during that era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 9.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | BL2 | AA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | BL2 | AA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | BL2 | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1886 | BL2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |