Will Craig, baseball player, 2020-2021

Will Craig

Born: 11/16/1994 in Johnson City, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 2020-08-27 | Final Game: 2021-06-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: William Isaac Craig

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Biography

Will Craig, born in 1994, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2020 to 2021. Making his debut on August 27, 2020, Craig's career spanned a brief period during which he participated in 20 games. Known for his versatility in the field, he contributed to his teams primarily as a first baseman. Throughout his time in the majors, Craig registered 13 hits, one home run, and three RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .203. Although Craig's time in MLB was limited, he showcased the potential that led to his initial selection. He served as a representative of the new wave of players emerging in the game, reflecting a shift towards power and athleticism in the league. While Craig did not record any stolen bases during his MLB tenure, his journey through professional baseball illustrated the challenges and competition faced by players trying to establish themselves in a rapidly evolving sport. Craig retired from professional baseball on June 1, 2021, leaving behind a brief but noteworthy chapter in his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
20 64 5 13 2 0 1 3 0 5 23 0.203 0.261 0.281 0.542 -200.0

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.542 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 25.8% 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
2020 PIT NL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2021 PIT NL 18 60 5 13 2 0 1 3 0 5 22 0.217 .243 (-11%) .317 (-13%) .410 (-27%) .727 (-21%) -200.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 20 17 110 9 1 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2020 PIT 1B 2 1 9 0 0 1
2021 PIT 1B 18 16 101 9 1 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 20