Bill Clymer

Born: 12/18/1872 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 12/26/1936 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-06-25 | Final Game: 1891-06-27

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: William Johnston Clymer

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Biography

Bill Clymer was a professional baseball player born in 1872, whose career spanned a brief period from June 25 to June 27, 1891. Despite participating in only three games at the major league level, Clymer's time in baseball came during a transitional phase for the sport, as it was still in the early stages of professionalization and evolving from the more casual baseball of the 19th century. His primary role as a position player placed him within a competitive environment where many players were vying for recognition and success in an emerging professional league system. Clymer's statistical record reflects the challenges faced by many players during this era. He finished his short career with zero hits and a batting average of .0, but he did manage to secure one stolen base, showcasing his speed and potential as a base runner. While his time in the spotlight was limited, Clymer's participation in the early days of professional baseball places him among the ranks of those who contributed to the growth of the game, highlighting the perseverance and ambition of players who laid the groundwork for generations to come.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	0.000	0.154	0.000	0.154	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.154 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 77.2% 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
1891	PH4	AA	3	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	3	0	8	5	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1891	PH4	SS	3	0	8	5	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	3