Billy Alvord

Born: 8/10/1863 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 4/7/1927 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1885-04-30 | Final Game: 1893-07-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: William Crawford Alvord

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Biography

Billy Alvord was a professional baseball player born in 1863, who made his mark in the sport during the late 19th century. Playing primarily as a position player, Alvord's career spanned from 1885 to 1893, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. He appeared in 265 games and accumulated a total of 270 hits, reflecting a solid ability to make contact at the plate. His career batting average stood at .253, a respectable figure for the time, and he contributed significantly to his teams with 109 RBIs and 3 home runs. In addition to his batting prowess, Alvord showcased his speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 27 stolen bases. His contributions to the game during an era that was still evolving in terms of strategy and style were notable, as players began to embrace a more aggressive approach to both hitting and base running. Alvord's legacy remains a testament to the foundational years of professional baseball, where players like him helped shape the future of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
265	1069	129	270	31	30	3	109	27	44	83	0.253	0.283	0.346	0.629	-1928.8

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.629 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 7.7% below 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
1885	SL5	NL	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1889	KC2	AA	50	186	23	43	8	9	0	18	3	10	35	0.231	.263 (-12%)	.334 (-19%)	.357 (+4%)	.691 (-7%)	-357.2
1890	TL2	AA	116	495	69	135	13	16	2	52	21	22	0	0.273	.260 (+5%)	.336 (-10%)	.351 (+7%)	.687 (-1%)	-406.8
1891	CL4	NL	13	59	7	17	2	2	1	7	0	0	7	0.288	.254 (+13%)	.331 (-10%)	.343 (+28%)	.675 (+10%)	44.9
1891	WS9	AA	81	312	28	73	8	3	0	30	3	11	38	0.234	.254 (-8%)	.331 (-22%)	.343 (-19%)	.675 (-20%)	44.9
1893	CL4	NL	3	12	2	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0