Bill DeLancey

Born: 11/28/1911 in Greensboro, NC, USA

Died: 11/28/1946 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-09-11 | Final Game: 1940-09-08

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

Full name: William Pinkney DeLancey

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Biography

Bill DeLancey, born in 1911, was a prominent American baseball player whose career spanned from 1932 to 1940. He played primarily as a position player and showcased his talents in 219 games during his time in Major League Baseball. DeLancey was known for his solid offensive contributions, finishing his career with 173 hits, 19 home runs, and 85 RBIs, while maintaining a commendable batting average of .289. His ability to get on base and drive in runs made him a valuable asset to his teams during the pre-World War II era of baseball, a time characterized by a blend of emerging power hitters and traditional baseball strategies. Throughout his career, DeLancey demonstrated a disciplined approach at the plate and a keen eye for pitching, which allowed him to achieve a respectable on-base presence. While he recorded a single stolen base, his primary impact was felt through his power and batting average, contributing to his team's offensive efforts during a transformative period in baseball history. DeLancey's legacy is that of a skilled player who contributed to the game during a time when baseball was evolving, setting the stage for future generations of athletes. He retired in 1940, leaving behind a respectable mark in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
219	598	79	173	32	10	19	85	1	85	74	0.289	0.380	0.472	0.851	2113.7

Career AVG .289 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career OBP .380 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +12.2% above league average.

Career SLG .472 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +20.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.851 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — +16.4% above 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
1932	STL	NL	8	26	1	5	0	2	0	2	0	2	1	0.192	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	STL	NL	93	253	41	80	18	3	13	40	1	41	37	0.316	.278 (+14%)	.340 (+22%)	.392 (+44%)	.733 (+33%)	1681.0
1935	STL	NL	103	301	37	84	14	5	6	41	0	42	34	0.279	.279 (avg)	.342 (+8%)	.399 (+5%)	.742 (+6%)	432.7
1940	STL	NL	15	18	0	4	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0