Billy Arnold

Born: 3/2/1851 in Middletown, CT, USA

Died: 1/18/1899 in Albany, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-04-26 | Final Game: 1872-05-02

Full name: Willis S. Arnold

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Biography

Billy Arnold was a professional baseball player born in 1851, who had a brief career in the early days of the Major Leagues. His playing tenure spanned from April 26, 1872, to May 2, 1872, during a formative period in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the early game to more organized professional leagues. Arnold played as a position player, participating in just two games during his short stint in the league. In those two games, Arnold recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .143. While he did not achieve significant offensive milestones, his career included one stolen base, showcasing the speed and agility that were valued in players of his era. Though his impact on the game was limited, Arnold's brief appearance in baseball's early years reflects the development of the sport and the myriad players who contributed to its evolution.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	7	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — 51.9% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 58.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 55.7% 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
1872	MID		2	7	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	2	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1872	MID	OF	2	2	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	2