Billy Clingman, baseball player, 1890-1903

Billy Clingman

Born: 11/21/1869 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 5/14/1958 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-09-09 | Final Game: 1903-07-16

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: William Frederick Clingman

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Biography

Billy Clingman, born in 1869, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His career spanned from 1890 until July 16, 1903, a period marked by the transition from the Deadball Era to a more modern game. Clingman played in 820 games, establishing himself as a consistent presence on the field with a total of 700 hits. His offensive contributions included 8 home runs and 302 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during a time when scoring was often hard-fought and strategic. Clingman's playing style was characterized by a mix of speed and power, evidenced by his 98 stolen bases, which reflected the growing emphasis on base running and agility in the game. With a career batting average of .245, he demonstrated resilience and adaptability in an era that demanded a robust skill set. As a player, Clingman not only contributed to his teams but also helped shape the evolving narrative of baseball as it began to embrace more dynamic playing styles. His legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of early professional baseball, a time when the sport was rapidly gaining popularity in American culture.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
820 2854 413 700 86 32 8 302 98 303 303 0.245 0.323 0.306 0.629 -6154.1

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.629 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 10.2% 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
1890 CIN NL 7 27 2 7 1 0 0 5 0 1 0 0.259 — — — — 0.0
1891 CN3 AA 1 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1895 PIT NL 107 386 69 99 16 4 0 45 19 41 43 0.256 .296 (-13%) .361 (-8%) .399 (-20%) .761 (-15%) -1126.3
1896 LS3 NL 121 423 57 99 10 2 2 37 19 57 51 0.234 .290 (-19%) .354 (-7%) .387 (-27%) .741 (-18%) -1378.9
1897 LS3 NL 115 403 61 92 14 7 2 47 14 37 52 0.228 .291 (-22%) .354 (-15%) .387 (-19%) .741 (-17%) -1439.5
1898 LS3 NL 154 538 65 138 12 6 0 50 15 51 60 0.257 .270 (-5%) .333 (-2%) .347 (-13%) .680 (-8%) -729.8
1899 LS3 NL 110 369 68 97 15 5 2 45 13 46 34 0.263 .282 (-7%) .343 (+2%) .366 (-5%) .710 (-2%) -56.2
1900 CHC NL 47 159 15 33 6 0 0 11 6 17 18 0.208 .279 (-26%) .338 (-14%) .366 (-33%) .705 (-24%) -611.5
1901 WSN AL 137 480 66 116 10 7 2 55 10 42 36 0.242 .271 (-11%) .326 (-6%) .359 (-15%) .686 (-11%) -943.0
1903 CLE AL 21 64 10 18 1 1 0 7 2 11 9 0.281 .261 (+7%) .316 (+22%) .345 (-5%) .662 (+8%) 131.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 14 0 25 42 5 2
3B 425 0 625 1006 144 65
OF 1 0 3 0 0 0
SS 381 0 756 1301 191 162

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 CIN 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1890 CIN SS 6 0 8 25 4 4
1891 CN3 2B 1 0 0 2 1 0
1895 PIT 3B 107 0 138 257 50 16
1896 LS3 3B 121 0 188 281 38 21
1897 LS3 3B 115 0 178 273 25 16
1898 LS3 2B 1 0 1 8 0 0
1898 LS3 3B 79 0 119 191 29 12
1898 LS3 OF 1 0 3 0 0 0
1898 LS3 SS 74 0 169 259 41 34
1899 LS3 SS 110 0 195 385 55 44
1900 CHN SS 47 0 81 150 34 19
1901 WS1 SS 137 0 290 462 55 56
1903 CLE 2B 11 0 24 31 4 2
1903 CLE 3B 3 0 2 4 2 0
1903 CLE SS 7 0 13 20 2 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 14
Third Base 425
Shortstop 381
Center Field 1