Bill Dugan

Born: 1862 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 4/13/1906 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-05 | Final Game: 1884-09-23

Full name: William H. Dugan

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Biography

Bill Dugan, born in 1862, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the late 19th century. He made his Major League debut on August 5, 1884, and played his final game on September 23 of the same year. During his short time in the league, Dugan appeared in 12 games, where he recorded 3 hits and finished with a batting average of .088. Although he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his participation in the early days of professional baseball places him within the context of the sport's formative years. Dugan played during a transitional time for baseball, when the game was evolving rapidly in terms of rules, player roles, and fan engagement. While he did not leave a lasting legacy in terms of statistics—evidenced by his zero home runs and RBIs—his presence on the field contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Players like Dugan were instrumental in paving the way for the future of the game, representing the era when baseball was becoming America's pastime. Despite his limited impact on the diamond, he remains a part of the narrative that shaped the early professional leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	34	4	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.088	0.114	0.118	0.232	0.0

Career AVG .088 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 63.7% below league average.

Career OBP .114 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 59.0% below league average.

Career SLG .118 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 64.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.232 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 61.7% 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
1884	RIC	AA	9	28	4	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.107	—	—	—	—	0.0
1884	KCU	UA	3	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	9	0	44	12	7	1
OF	3	0	2	0	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	RIC	C	9	0	44	12	7	1
1884	KCU	OF	3	0	2	0	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	9
Left Field	1
Center Field	2