Bunk Congalton

Born: 1/24/1875 in Guelph, ON, CAN

Died: 8/19/1937 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-04-17 | Final Game: 1907-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Millar Congalton

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Biography

Bunk Congalton was a professional baseball player born in 1875 who played in the Major Leagues from 1902 to 1907. Primarily serving as a position player, Congalton showcased his skills over the course of 309 games, where he amassed a total of 342 hits. His offensive prowess was highlighted by a commendable batting average of .292, complemented by 131 RBIs and 32 stolen bases, making him a notable contributor to his teams during the early 20th century. Congalton's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the gradual shift away from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. Although he hit just 6 home runs, his ability to consistently reach base and his speed on the basepaths played a significant role in his teams' strategies. His contributions were instrumental in the evolution of the game, as players like Congalton helped lay the groundwork for the more power-oriented approach that would emerge in the following decades.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
309	1172	117	342	27	13	6	131	32	57	65	0.292	0.328	0.352	0.680	1588.0

Career AVG .292 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +16.0% above league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.680 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — +7.6% above 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
1902	CHC	NL	47	188	16	45	3	0	1	27	4	7	22	0.239	.266 (-10%)	.321 (-17%)	.343 (-21%)	.665 (-19%)	-592.4
1905	CLE	AL	12	47	4	17	0	0	0	5	3	2	1	0.362	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	CLE	AL	117	419	51	134	13	5	3	50	12	24	23	0.320	.247 (+29%)	.307 (+17%)	.315 (+26%)	.622 (+22%)	1523.1
1907	CLE	AL	9	22	2	4	0	0	0	2	0	4	1	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1907	BOS	AL	124	496	44	142	11	8	2	47	13	20	18	0.286	.245 (+17%)	.304 (+4%)	.308 (+14%)	.613 (+9%)	0.0