Bill Brinker, baseball player, 1912-1912

Bill Brinker

Born: 8/30/1883 in Warrensburg, MO, USA

Died: 2/5/1965 in Arcadia, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-04-24 | Final Game: 1912-05-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Hutchinson Brinker

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Biography

Bill Brinker was a professional baseball player born in 1883, who played as a position player during the early 20th century, a time marked by the tail end of the deadball era. His career spanned from April 24, 1912, to May 27, 1912, during which he appeared in 9 games in Major League Baseball. Brinker showcased his skills primarily with a batting average of .222, recording 4 hits over the course of his brief career. Despite not hitting any home runs, he contributed 2 RBIs to his team's efforts. Brinker's time in the major leagues was fleeting, yet it provides a glimpse into a significant period in baseball history characterized by strategic play and a focus on contact hitting. While he did not achieve longevity in the sport, his participation during this era underscores the competitive nature of baseball, where many players vied for a roster spot amidst the evolving landscape of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 18 1 4 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 0.222 0.300 0.278 0.578 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.578 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 16.8% 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
1912 PHI NL 9 18 1 4 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 0 3 4 2 0
OF 2 0 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 PHI 3B 2 0 3 4 2 0
1912 PHI OF 2 0 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 2
Left Field 1
Center Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Washington Seattle WA 1903, 1904, 1905