Bill Zimmerman, baseball player, 1915-1915

Bill Zimmerman

Born: 1/20/1887 in Kengen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Died: 10/4/1952 in Newark, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-04-14 | Final Game: 1915-07-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: William Frederick Zimmerman

Biography

Bill Zimmerman was a professional baseball player born in 1887, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1915, when he made his debut, until his final game on July 9 of the same year. Despite a brief career, Zimmerman made an impact in the limited time he spent on the field. Over the course of 22 games, he recorded 16 hits, resulting in a respectable batting average of .281. He contributed 7 runs batted in and demonstrated his speed with 1 stolen base, showcasing his versatility as a player. Zimmerman played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the sport evolved significantly in the following decades. The early 1910s were marked by a shift in playing styles and strategies, and although Zimmerman did not hit any home runs, his ability to make contact and produce runs highlighted his role as a solid offensive contributor. His career, while short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 57 3 16 2 0 0 7 1 4 8 0.281 0.328 0.316 0.644 -6.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 18 0 19 0 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 1
Right Field 17