Bill Collver

Born: 3/21/1867 in Clyde, OH, USA

Died: 3/24/1888 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1885-07-04 | Final Game: 1885-07-04

Full name: William J. Collver

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Biography

Bill Collver, born in 1867, had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball, playing on July 4, 1885. His appearance in the league came during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the early days of the game into a more structured professional sport. Despite only participating in a single game, Collver's entry into the Major Leagues places him among the ranks of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history in the late 19th century. During his lone game, Collver recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His career, spanning just a day, underscores the fierce competition and challenges faced by players in that era, where many athletes struggled to secure their place in the sport. While Collver's statistics may not reflect a long-lasting impact on the diamond, his brief tenure is a reminder of the countless players who endeavored to make their mark in the ever-evolving landscape of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1885	BSN	NL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1885	BSN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	1