Bill Akers

Born: 12/25/1904 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

Died: 4/12/1962 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-09-08 | Final Game: 1932-07-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: William G. Akers

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Biography

Bill Akers, born in 1904, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1929 until 1932. Primarily a position player, Akers played in a total of 174 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He registered 124 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact, and finished his career with a batting average of .261. Akers contributed to his teams not only with his hitting but also with his power at the plate, hitting 11 home runs and driving in 69 runs throughout his career. Additionally, he displayed speed on the bases, accumulating 7 stolen bases. Akers played during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. This period saw a shift in playing styles as players began to focus more on power hitting and run production, elements that Akers contributed to during his tenure. While he may not be among the most renowned players in baseball history, his contributions to the teams he played for reflect the evolving nature of the sport during the early 20th century. His career, though relatively brief, remains a testament to the dedication and skill of athletes in a challenging and competitive landscape.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
4.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1931	4.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
174	475	64	124	17	9	11	69	7	63	64	0.261	0.349	0.404	0.753	-13.3

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .404 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.753 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1929	DET	AL	24	83	15	22	4	1	1	9	2	10	9	0.265	.289 (-8%)	.353 (-1%)	.415 (-10%)	.769 (-6%)	-70.4
1930	DET	AL	85	233	36	65	8	5	9	40	5	36	34	0.279	.293 (-5%)	.354 (+6%)	.429 (+10%)	.784 (+8%)	418.7
1931	DET	AL	29	66	5	13	2	2	0	3	0	7	6	0.197	.276 (-29%)	.338 (-19%)	.388 (-26%)	.726 (-23%)	-261.8
1932	BSN	NL	36	93	8	24	3	1	1	17	0	10	15	0.258	.275 (-6%)	.335 (-2%)	.391 (-12%)	.726 (-7%)	-99.8