Bill Deitrick, baseball player, 1927-1928

Bill Deitrick

Born: 4/30/1902 in Hanover County, VA, USA

Died: 5/6/1946 in Bethesda, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-09-19 | Final Game: 1928-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Alexander Deitrick

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Biography

Bill Deitrick was a professional baseball player born in 1902, who played primarily as a position player during his brief career in Major League Baseball. His playing tenure spanned from 1927 to 1928, during which he appeared in a total of 57 games. Deitrick's offensive contributions included 21 hits, resulting in a batting average of .198, alongside 7 runs batted in and 1 stolen base. Although he did not hit any home runs, his presence on the field during the late 1920s added depth to the teams he played for. Deitrick's career unfolded during a time when the game was transitioning into a more modern era, characterized by the increasing popularity of power hitters and a focus on offensive production. While his individual statistics may not reflect the explosive power that defined the era, Deitrick's journey through the major leagues exemplified the spirit of perseverance and the competitive nature of baseball during the late 1920s. Though he played for a short time, his contributions to the game remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
57 106 14 21 6 0 0 7 1 17 10 0.198 0.315 0.255 0.569 -330.9

Career AVG .198 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career SLG .255 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.569 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 22.8% 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
1927 PHI NL 5 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1928 PHI NL 52 100 13 20 6 0 0 7 1 17 10 0.200 .280 (-29%) .342 (-6%) .395 (-34%) .737 (-21%) -330.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 21 0 38 3 0 1
SS 13 0 16 18 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 PHI SS 5 0 4 2 2 2
1928 PHI OF 21 0 38 3 0 1
1928 PHI SS 8 0 12 16 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 13
Left Field 18
Center Field 1
Right Field 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Virginia Charlottesville VA 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925