Bill Bishop, baseball player, 1886-1889

Bill Bishop

Born: 12/27/1864 in Adamsburg, PA, USA

Died: 12/15/1932 in Allgeheny County, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1886-09-13 | Final Game: 1889-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: William Robinson Bishop

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Biography

Bill Bishop was a professional baseball player born in 1864, whose career spanned from 1886 to 1889. Primarily recognized as a position player, Bishop's time in Major League Baseball was brief, as he appeared in only 7 games during his professional tenure. Throughout these games, he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.059. Although he did not achieve notable statistics in terms of home runs, RBIs, or stolen bases, his involvement in the early days of professional baseball reflected the challenges and competitiveness of the sport during the late 19th century. Playing during a period that predated the establishment of more structured teams and strategies, Bishop's role was emblematic of the evolving nature of baseball as it transitioned from its formative years into a more organized sport. While his career stats may not highlight him as a standout player, his participation in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the dedication of players who laid the groundwork for future generations. Bishop's brief stint in the major leagues serves as a reminder of the many athletes whose contributions may not have been monumental in numbers but were significant in the broader narrative of America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 4 7 5 5 0 2 47.0 68 52 2 39 9 9.96 0

Career ERA 9.96 vs. league average 3.83 across their career seasons — 160.2% 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
1886 PT1 AA 0 1 2 2 2 0 0 17.0 17 6 11 4 3.18 3.37 (+6%) -588.1
1887 PIT NL 0 3 3 3 3 0 0 27.0 45 40 22 4 13.33 4.17 (-220%) -1656.0
1889 CHC NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 3.0 6 6 6 1 18.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 17 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.059 0.158 0.059 0.217 0.0

Career AVG .059 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 77.4% below league average.

Career OBP .158 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 51.1% below league average.

Career SLG .059 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 83.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.217 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — 68.0% 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
1886 PT1 AA 2 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1887 PIT NL 3 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1889 CHC NL 2 1 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 7 0 0 8 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1886 PT1 P 2 0 0 3 4 0
1887 PIT P 3 0 0 5 1 0
1889 CHN P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 7