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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 22 | 57 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0.281 | -6.6 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | BRO | OF | 18 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 17 |