Bill Cronin

Born: 12/26/1902 in West Newton, MA, USA

Died: 10/26/1966 in Newton, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-07-04 | Final Game: 1931-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: William Patrick Cronin

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Biography

Bill Cronin was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player during his career from 1928 to 1931. Born in 1902, Cronin made his mark in the Major Leagues during an era characterized by a transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive-oriented game. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 126 games, where he recorded 68 hits and drove in 27 runs, finishing with a batting average of .23. Despite his modest numbers, he contributed to his teams with solid defensive skills and an understanding of the game that allowed him to carve out a niche during a competitive period in baseball history. Cronin's career, while not defined by power—evidenced by his zero home runs—showcased the importance of on-base presence and defensive reliability. Although he did not steal any bases, his contributions were felt in various facets of the game. His time in the Major Leagues provided him with the opportunity to compete against some of the best players of his generation, leaving a lasting impact on the teams he played for. Bill Cronin remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the many players who contributed to the evolution of the sport during the late 1920s and early 1930s.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
4.0	3.0	0	2.0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0.667	0.750	0.667	1.417

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1935	4.0	3.0	0	2.0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0.667	0.750	0.667	1.417

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
126	296	28	68	15	2	0	27	0	12	13	0.230	0.269	0.294	0.563	-1326.4

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.563 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1928	BSN	NL	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1929	BSN	NL	6	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	BSN	NL	66	178	19	45	9	1	17	4	8	0.253	.293 (-14%)	.354 (-22%)	.429 (-27%)	.784 (-25%)	-855.8
1931	BSN	NL	51	107	8	22	6	1	10	7	5	0.206	.276 (-26%)	.338 (-21%)	.388 (-28%)	.726 (-25%)	-470.7