William Coon, baseball player, 1875-1876

William Coon

Born: 3/21/1855 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 8/30/1915 in Burlington, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-09-04 | Final Game: 1876-09-16

Full name: William K. Coon

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Biography

William Coon, born in 1855, was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the sport's formative years. He played from 1875 to 1876, a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the rough-and-tumble days of the early game into a more organized sport. Over the course of his brief career, Coon appeared in 58 games, showcasing his skills in an era characterized by a focus on contact hitting and base running. Coon recorded 52 hits and drove in 23 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .224. While he did not hit any home runs, his contributions on the field included a notable stolen base, reflecting the strategic elements of play in the late 19th century. His career, though short-lived, was part of the rich tapestry of baseball history that laid the groundwork for future generations of players. Coon's experience in the early days of professional baseball provides valuable insight into the game's development and the challenges faced by players during its early professionalization.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 7.0 9 4 0 0 0 5.14 0

Career ERA 5.14 vs. league average 2.31 across their career seasons — 122.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1876 PHN NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 7.0 9 4 0 0 5.14 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
58 232 31 52 5 1 0 23 1 2 4 0.224 0.231 0.254 0.485 -555.8

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career SLG .254 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.485 vs. league average 0.582 across their career seasons — 16.7% 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
1875 PH1 4 12 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1876 PHN NL 54 220 30 50 5 1 0 22 0 2 4 0.227 .265 (-14%) .277 (-16%) .320 (-19%) .598 (-18%) -555.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 4 0 8 10 8 1
3B 4 0 5 3 8 0
C 22 0 63 14 31 1
OF 30 0 43 8 16 1
P 2 0 0 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1875 PH1 C 4 0 13 4 4 1
1875 PH1 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1876 PHN 2B 4 0 8 10 8 1
1876 PHN 3B 4 0 5 3 8 0
1876 PHN C 18 0 50 10 27 0
1876 PHN OF 29 0 43 8 16 1
1876 PHN P 2 0 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
Catcher 22
Second Base 4
Third Base 4
Center Field 2
Right Field 30