Josh Billings, baseball player, 1927-1929

Josh Billings

Born: 9/27/1907 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 12/26/1983 in Greenbrae, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-08-17 | Final Game: 1929-08-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Haskell Clark Billings

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Biography

Josh Billings was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1927 to 1929. Born in 1907, Billings made his mark in the game during an era marked by evolving pitching styles and increasing competition. Over his three seasons in Major League Baseball, he compiled a record of 10 wins and 15 losses, finishing his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.03. Known for his determination on the mound, Billings recorded a total of 67 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters despite his overall modest statistics. Playing during the late 1920s, a period characterized by the transition away from the deadball era, Billings navigated a landscape in which pitchers were beginning to adapt to the rising offensive power of batters. Although he did not achieve a high-profile status, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the gritty determination common among many pitchers of his time. With his career concluding in 1929, Billings' legacy remains a testament to the perseverance and evolution of pitching in early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 15 39 25 8 1 0 197.0 209 110 7 107 67 5.03 0

Career ERA 5.03 vs. league average 4.27 across their career seasons — 17.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1927 DET AL 5 4 10 9 5 0 0 67.0 64 36 39 18 4.84 4.08 (-18%) -1813.7
1928 DET AL 5 10 21 16 3 1 0 110.7 118 63 59 48 5.12 4.13 (-24%) -843.1
1929 DET AL 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 19.3 27 11 9 1 5.12 4.60 (-11%) -93.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 68 11 17 3 1 0 6 0 5 15 0.250 0.301 0.324 0.625 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.625 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
1927 DET AL 10 27 4 7 1 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.259 — — — — 0.0
1928 DET AL 21 35 7 10 2 1 0 5 0 3 6 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1929 DET AL 8 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 39 0 8 46 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 DET P 10 0 1 15 0 0
1928 DET P 21 0 5 22 1 1
1929 DET P 8 0 2 9 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 39

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brown University Providence RI 1927