Bill Chamberlain

Born: 4/21/1909 in Stoughton, MA, USA

Died: 2/6/1994 in Brockton, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-08-02 | Final Game: 1932-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: William Vincent Chamberlain

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Biography

Bill Chamberlain, born in 1909, was a position player who had a brief Major League Baseball career spanning from August 2, 1932, to September 23, 1932. Over the course of 12 games, Chamberlain recorded just 1 hit, leading to a batting average of 0.1. This limited performance came during an era of baseball that was marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time when offensive production began to rise. Although his stats do not reflect a long-lasting impact on the game, Chamberlain’s time in the Major Leagues illustrated the challenges faced by many players of his era striving for success in a highly competitive environment. Despite his short stint in the majors, Chamberlain's presence on the field is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were not defined by exceptional statistics. His experience encapsulates the dreams of countless aspiring athletes during the early 20th century, a time when the sport was growing in popularity and complexity. While his career did not yield significant achievements, it nonetheless adds to the narrative of baseball's evolution and the myriad of stories that define the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	5	12	5	0	0	0	41.3	39	21	3	25	11	4.57	0

Career ERA 4.57 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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
1932	CHW	AL	0	5	12	5	0	0	0	41.3	39	21	25	11	4.57	4.13 (-11%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	10	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.100	0.182	0.100	0.282	0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 63.6% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 45.8% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 74.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.282 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 61.2% 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
1932	CHW	AL	12	10	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	12	0	0	5	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1932	CHA	P	12	0	0	5	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	12

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
St. Anselm College	Manchester	NH	1930