William Baynard

Born: 2/28/1892 in James Island, SC, USA

Died: 6/26/1971 in Camden, SC, USA

Full name: William Howard Baynard

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Biography

William Baynard, born in 1892, is an active position player in Major League Baseball, currently contributing to his team's efforts on the field. With a career spanning 19 games, Baynard has made a notable impact with 16 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact and put the ball in play. His batting average stands at .242, reflecting his steady presence at the plate. While he has not yet hit a home run in his career, he has driven in 8 runs, demonstrating his capability to contribute to scoring opportunities for his team. Baynard's playing style emphasizes contact hitting and situational awareness, which allows him to be an effective player in various game situations. As a player still active in the league, he represents a generation of athletes navigating the modern game, characterized by advanced analytics and evolving strategies. His journey in baseball reflects both the challenges and opportunities that come with being a contemporary player in a sport rich with tradition and history. As he continues his career, Baynard remains poised to make further contributions and potentially etch his name in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 66 5 16 2 0 0 8 0 5 0 0.242 0.296 0.273 0.569 0.0

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.569 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 16.3% 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
1915 NLS EAS 3 8 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1918 AC EAS 11 42 4 11 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0.262 — — — — 0.0
1919 AC EAS 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1927 NLG ECL 3 12 0 3 2 0 0 3 0 2 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 1 0 7 2 0 0
OF 19 4 30 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 NLS OF 3 0 2 1 0 0
1918 AC C 1 0 7 2 0 0
1918 AC OF 11 0 22 2 0 0
1919 AC OF 2 1 1 0 0 0
1927 NLG OF 3 3 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
Left Field 9
Center Field 6
Right Field 4