Bill Dunlap

Born: 5/1/1909 in Palmer, MA, USA

Died: 11/29/1980 in Reading, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-09-02 | Final Game: 1930-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William James Dunlap

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Biography

Bill Dunlap, born in 1909, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1929 to September 2, 1930. Primarily serving as a position player, Dunlap made his mark in the early days of Major League Baseball, a time when the sport was evolving and gaining popularity in America. He played a total of 26 games, where he showcased his skills with a batting average of .241. During his brief career, he recorded 14 hits, including one home run, and drove in four runs. Dunlap's contributions to his teams, although not extensive in terms of statistics, reflected the competitive spirit of the era. The late 1920s and early 1930s were characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach to the game, and players like Dunlap played a role in this evolution, even as they navigated a challenging landscape filled with emerging talent. His career, though short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reminding fans of the diverse range of players who contributed to the game during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	58	9	14	1	1	1	4	0	4	10	0.241	0.290	0.345	0.635	0.0

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .292 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.635 vs. league average 0.776 across their career seasons — 18.2% 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
1929	BSN	NL	10	29	6	12	0	1	1	4	0	4	4	0.414	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	BSN	NL	16	29	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.069	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	16	0	31	0	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1929	BSN	OF	9	0	16	0	2	0
1930	BSN	OF	7	0	15	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	8
Center Field	2
Right Field	6