Bill Clancy

Born: 4/12/1879 in Redfield, NY, USA

Died: 2/10/1948 in Oriskany, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-14 | Final Game: 1905-06-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Edward Clancy

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Biography

Bill Clancy, born in 1879, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from April 14, 1905, to June 28, 1905. Primarily known as a position player, Clancy made a brief but notable impact in the early years of Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Over the course of his career, he played in 56 games, achieving 52 hits and driving in 34 runs, which reflects his ability to contribute offensively despite a batting average of .229. Clancy's power was evident with 2 home runs and he demonstrated base-running savvy with 3 stolen bases. His contributions were important during a time when the sport was evolving, and players like him helped pave the way for future generations. Although Clancy's career was short-lived, the statistics he compiled during his time in the league highlight the competitive spirit of the era and the continuous development of baseball as America’s pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
56	227	23	52	11	3	2	34	3	4	18	0.229	0.246	0.330	0.576	-414.8

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .246 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.576 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — 8.5% 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
1905	PIT	NL	56	227	23	52	11	3	2	34	3	4	18	0.229	.248 (-8%)	.307 (-20%)	.322 (+2%)	.629 (-9%)	-414.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	52	52	551	27	10	30
OF	4	4	3	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	PIT	1B	52	52	551	27	10	30
1905	PIT	OF	4	4	3	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	52
Right Field	4