William Drew

Born: 2/4/1862 in Johnstown, PA, USA

Died: 3/20/1939 in Pueblo, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-14 | Final Game: 1884-06-09

Full name: William H. Drew

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Biography

William Drew, born in 1862, was a professional baseball player who played during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from May 14, 1884, to June 9, 1884, during which he made a notable impact on the field despite his limited time in the league. As a position player, Drew showcased his skills in 15 games, achieving an impressive batting average of .323 with 20 hits. Although he did not record any home runs or RBIs, his ability to make contact and get on base highlighted his potential as a player during a time when the game was rapidly evolving. Drew's tenure in baseball coincided with a transformative era characterized by the early development of professional leagues and the increasing popularity of the sport in America. While his career was short-lived, his performance provides a glimpse into the competitive landscape of the 1880s, a time when players were beginning to adopt more strategic approaches to hitting and base running. Though he may not have left a lasting legacy in the annals of baseball history, William Drew's contributions to the game during its formative years remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's early narrative.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 1 0 0 0 0 7.0 7 3 0 0 2 3.86 0

Career ERA 3.86 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 24.1% worse than 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
1884 PHU UA 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 7.0 7 3 0 2 3.86 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 62 9 20 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0.323 0.333 0.403 0.737 110.4

Career AVG .323 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +32.6% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +19.5% above league average.

Career SLG .403 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +23.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.737 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — +21.5% 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
1884 PHU UA 2 9 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.444 — — — — 0.0
1884 WSU UA 13 53 8 16 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0.302 .243 (+24%) .278 (+13%) .327 (+21%) .606 (+17%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 0 54 8 6 4
2B 1 0 0 4 0 0
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 9 0 8 18 6 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 PHU 2B 1 0 0 4 0 0
1884 PHU P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1884 PHU SS 1 0 1 0 0 0
1884 WSU 1B 5 0 54 8 6 4
1884 WSU OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1884 WSU SS 8 0 7 18 6 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 5
Second Base 1
Shortstop 9
Center Field 1