Bill Annis, baseball player, 1884-1884

Bill Annis

Born: 5/24/1857 in Stoneham, MA, USA

Died: 6/10/1923 in Kennebunkport, ME, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-01 | Final Game: 1884-08-08

Bats: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: William Perley Annis

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Biography

Bill Annis was a professional baseball player born in 1857, whose career spanned a brief period from May 1, 1884, to August 8, 1884. Playing primarily as a position player, Annis participated in 27 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 17 hits over the course of his career, contributing to a batting average of .177 and driving in 3 runs. His playing style reflected the early formative years of professional baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Despite his limited statistical output, Annis was part of the burgeoning landscape of baseball in the 1880s, a decade that laid the groundwork for the sport's future growth and popularity. His experiences on the field provided him with a unique perspective on the early dynamics of the game, as baseball was beginning to capture the American public's imagination. Annis's contributions, though modest, were part of the larger tapestry of the sport's history, highlighting the diverse array of players who helped shape baseball during its nascent years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 96 17 17 2 0 0 3 0 0 8 0.177 0.177 0.198 0.375 -519.3

Career AVG .177 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career OBP .177 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career SLG .198 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 39.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.375 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 38.1% 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
1884 BSN NL 27 96 17 17 2 0 0 3 0 0 8 0.177 .243 (-27%) .278 (-37%) .327 (-39%) .606 (-38%) -519.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 27 0 22 5 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 BSN OF 27 0 22 5 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Center Field 15
Right Field 8