Bill Dammann

Born: 8/9/1872 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 12/6/1948 in Lynnhaven, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-04-24 | Final Game: 1899-06-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: William Henry Dammann

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Biography

Bill Dammann was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. Born in 1872, Dammann's career spanned from 1897 to 1904, during which he played for several teams, including the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Giants. He finished his career with a record of 24 wins and 15 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.06, 74 strikeouts, and 3 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. Dammann's playing style embodied the grit and determination typical of pitchers of his era, often utilizing a variety of pitches to outmaneuver hitters. While he may not have achieved the legendary status of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the development of pitching strategies that would influence future generations. His career, set against the backdrop of baseball's evolution in the late 1800s, highlights the changing dynamics of the game as it began to incorporate more advanced techniques and strategies, setting the stage for the modern era of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
24	15	60	38	26	4	3	367.7	473	166	5	115	74	4.06	0

Career ERA 4.06 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — near 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
1897	CIN	NL	6	4	16	11	7	1	0	95.0	122	50	37	21	4.74	4.30 (-10%)	-414.4
1898	CIN	NL	16	10	35	22	16	2	2	224.7	277	90	67	51	3.61	3.59 (avg)	746.9
1899	CIN	NL	2	1	9	5	3	1	1	48.0	74	26	11	2	4.88	3.85 (-27%)	296.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
60	131	18	22	0	6	0	15	0	16	31	0.168	0.264	0.260	0.523	-223.4

Career AVG .168 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career SLG .260 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.523 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1897	CIN	NL	16	31	4	5	2	6	4	5	0.161	—	—	—	—	0.0
1898	CIN	NL	35	82	14	16	4	7	10	21	0.195	.270 (-28%)	.333 (-15%)	.347 (-16%)	.680 (-15%)	-223.4
1899	CIN	NL	9	18	0	1	0	2	2	5	0.056	—	—	—	—	0.0