Bill Bagwell, baseball player, 1923-1925

Bill Bagwell

Born: 2/24/1895 in Choudrant, LA, USA

Died: 10/5/1976 in Choudrant, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-17 | Final Game: 1925-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Mallory Bagwell

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Biography

Bill Bagwell, born in 1895, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing primarily as a position player. His career spanned from 1923 to 1925, during a time when the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Over the course of 92 games in Major League Baseball, Bagwell showcased his batting prowess, finishing his career with a commendable .294 batting average. During his time in the league, Bagwell accumulated 42 hits, including 2 home runs and 20 RBIs, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, Bagwell's solid hitting and ability to get on base underscored his value as a player. Though his career was relatively brief, Bagwell's performance remains a noteworthy part of the history of baseball in the 1920s, reflecting the dynamic changes within the sport during that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
92 143 12 42 6 3 2 20 0 8 14 0.294 0.331 0.420 0.751 -6.0

Career AVG .294 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .331 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .420 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.751 vs. league average 0.746 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
1923 BSN NL 56 93 8 27 4 2 2 10 0 6 12 0.290 .282 (+3%) .344 (-3%) .390 (+13%) .734 (+5%) 61.5
1925 PHA AL 36 50 4 15 2 1 0 10 0 2 2 0.300 .288 (+4%) .349 (-6%) .407 (-7%) .756 (-7%) -67.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 26 0 35 1 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 BSN OF 22 0 33 1 0 1
1925 PHA OF 4 0 2 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 26

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana Tech University Ruston LA 1920, 1921, 1922