Bill Casey

Born: 5/5/1905 in Newport News, VA, USA

Died: 1968 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: William Cofer Casey

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Biography

Bill Casey, born in 1905, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. With a career spanning over several decades, Casey has made an impact in the game with his steady performance and consistent hitting. Over the course of 335 games, he has recorded 262 hits, contributing to a respectable batting average of .271. His offensive prowess is demonstrated through 128 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and support his team in crucial situations. While he has hit only one home run in his career, his overall contributions extend beyond power hitting, as he also adds a dimension of speed with 8 stolen bases. Throughout his career, Casey has navigated the evolving landscape of professional baseball, remaining a reliable player in a competitive environment. His longevity in the sport is a testament to his dedication and adaptability, as he continues to demonstrate his skills on the field. As he plays in the modern era, with its emphasis on analytics and player efficiency, Casey's performance reflects the balance of traditional fundamentals and contemporary strategies. His ongoing presence in the game not only highlights his personal achievements but also serves as an inspiration to younger players aspiring to make their mark in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
335	967	115	262	36	6	1	128	8	93	3	0.271	0.337	0.324	0.660	-1211.5

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.660 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 9.8% 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
1930	BBS	IND	12	27	3	10	1	0	0	4	0	4	0	0.370	—	—	—	—	0.0
1931	BBS	IND	36	98	12	30	4	2	0	15	2	3	2	0.306	.276 (+11%)	.338 (-3%)	.388 (avg)	.726 (-2%)	-52.1
1932	BBS	EWL	60	198	36	51	7	1	1	16	2	19	0	0.258	.275 (-6%)	.335 (-1%)	.391 (-19%)	.726 (-11%)	-313.1
1933	PS	IND	21	45	2	10	1	0	0	10	1	7	0	0.222	—	—	—	—	-114.2
1934	PS	NN2	59	183	20	45	7	2	0	24	1	23	1	0.246	.278 (-12%)	.340 (-3%)	.392 (-22%)	.733 (-13%)	-392.2
1935	PS	NN2	31	81	9	31	6	1	0	23	1	10	0	0.383	.279 (+37%)	.342 (+31%)	.399 (+21%)	.742 (+26%)	391.2
1936	PS	NN2	30	79	11	22	3	0	0	11	0	8	0	0.278	.283 (-2%)	.349 (-1%)	.404 (-22%)	.753 (-12%)	-150.2
1937	PS	NN2	24	68	6	14	1	0	0	8	0	4	0	0.206	.276 (-26%)	.342 (-27%)	.398 (-45%)	.740 (-36%)	-417.6
1938	SEN	NN2	13	38	3	12	0	0	0	4	0	4	0	0.316	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	NE	NN2	3	10	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	PS	NN2	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	PC	NN2	6	19	3	2	0	0	0	2	0	2	0	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	NYC	NN2	17	60	7	22	6	0	0	7	1	2	0	0.367	.274 (+34%)	.342 (+13%)	.393 (+19%)	.735 (+16%)	146.8
1940	NYC	NN2	20	55	3	11	0	0	0	4	0	5	0	0.200	.267 (-25%)	.335 (-20%)	.387 (-48%)	.722 (-35%)	-310.2
1942	BEG	NN2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	3	0	2	0	27.00	0

Career ERA 27.00 vs. league average 4.80 across their career seasons — 462.7% 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
1930	BBS	IND	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	3	2	0	27.00	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	13	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.077

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1934	NLC	PS	5	13	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.077

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	11	7	15	28	3	2
3B	23	22	23	36	6	3
C	251	218	1049	177	35	16
OF	23	18	23	1	2	0
P	1	0	0	0	0	0
PH	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1930	BBS	C	10	8	35	7	1	1
1930	BBS	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1931	BBS	C	19	15	42	8	1	1
1931	BBS	OF	12	11	16	0	2	0
1932	BBS	2B	9	7	15	25	3	2
1932	BBS	3B	17	17	17	29	4	2
1932	BBS	C	31	28	119	20	6	4
1932	BBS	OF	4	3	2	0	0	0
1933	PS	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1933	PS	3B	4	3	5	4	1	0
1933	PS	C	11	9	55	8	0	0
1934	PS	2B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1934	PS	3B	2	2	1	3	1	1
1934	PS	C	52	47	263	40	8	2
1934	PS	OF	3	2	3	1	0	0
1935	PS	C	25	21	85	14	2	3
1935	PS	OF	2	1	2	0	0	0
1936	PS	C	26	20	102	15	3	0
1937	PS	C	19	18	82	20	2	0
1937	PS	OF	2	1	0	0	0	0
1938	SEN	C	12	10	42	7	0	1
1938	NE	C	3	3	10	5	1	0
1938	PS	C	2	2	8	2	0	1
1938	PC	C	5	5	30	3	1	1
1939	NYC	C	17	17	100	15	6	0
1940	NYC	C	19	15	76	13	4	2
1942	BEG	PH	1	0	0	0	0	0