Bill DeKoning

Born: 12/19/1918 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 7/26/1979 in Palm Harbor, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-05-27 | Final Game: 1945-06-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Callahan DeKoning

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Biography

Bill DeKoning was a professional baseball player born in 1918, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from May 27 to June 9, 1945. As a position player, DeKoning made his mark during a time when the sport was shaped by the challenges of World War II, which resulted in a depleted roster of professional talent. His time in the major leagues was unfortunately limited to just three games, during which he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite his lack of offensive production, his presence on a major league roster during such a tumultuous period in baseball history is noteworthy. DeKoning's career serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game during the war years, often stepping in to fill the void left by enlisted players. While his statistical contributions may not reflect the success that many aspire to achieve in their careers, his participation in the major leagues during this era underscores the resilience and dedication of those who played the game under challenging circumstances. His tenure, albeit short, remains 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
3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1945	NY1	NL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	2	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	NY1	C	2	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	2