Bill Atwood

Born: 9/25/1911 in Rome, GA, USA

Died: 9/14/1993 in Snyder, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-04-15 | Final Game: 1940-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Franklin Atwood

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Biography

Bill Atwood, born in 1911, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1936 to 1940. Primarily a position player, Atwood made his mark in the Major Leagues during a transitional period in baseball, just before the onset of World War II. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 342 games, achieving a batting average of .229 with 220 hits, including 7 home runs and 112 RBIs. His contributions on the basepaths included 4 stolen bases, showcasing a modest speed that complemented his overall playing style. Atwood's career unfolded in an era characterized by a shift towards more powerful hitters and a greater emphasis on offensive production. Although he may not have been among the league's elite, his role as a reliable team member during his tenure is notable. He played in an era where the game was evolving, and players like Atwood contributed to the foundation of the modern game, navigating the challenges and changes of the time. His legacy, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, reflects the diverse tapestry of baseball history during the late 1930s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
342	961	82	220	41	4	7	112	4	93	89	0.229	0.299	0.302	0.601	-3281.9

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.601 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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
1936	PHI	NL	71	192	21	58	9	2	2	29	0	11	15	0.302	.283 (+6%)	.349 (-1%)	.404 (-1%)	.753 (-1%)	-44.8
1937	PHI	NL	87	279	27	68	15	1	2	32	3	30	27	0.244	.276 (-12%)	.342 (-7%)	.398 (-18%)	.740 (-13%)	-671.7
1938	PHI	NL	102	281	27	55	8	1	3	28	0	25	26	0.196	.272 (-28%)	.341 (-23%)	.392 (-33%)	.734 (-29%)	-1564.9
1939	PHI	NL	4	6	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	PHI	NL	78	203	7	39	9	0	0	22	0	25	18	0.192	.267 (-28%)	.335 (-15%)	.387 (-39%)	.722 (-28%)	-1000.5