Bill Eagan

Born: 6/1/1869 in Camden, NJ, USA

Died: 2/13/1905 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-04-08 | Final Game: 1898-06-02

Height: 5'7" | Weight: 148 lbs

Full name: William Eagan

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Biography

Bill Eagan was a professional baseball player born in 1869, whose career spanned from 1891 to 1898. He played primarily as a position player during a time when Major League Baseball was still in its formative years, navigating through the early stages of the modern game. Eagan participated in a total of 107 games, accumulating 90 hits and achieving a batting average of .239. His offensive contributions included 4 home runs and 50 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs during his tenure in the league. Known for his speed on the bases, Eagan recorded 26 stolen bases, an impressive feat that highlighted his aggressive style of play and contributed to the evolving strategies of the game during the late 19th century. Although his career was relatively short, Eagan's involvement in the early days of professional baseball placed him among the pioneering players who helped shape the sport as it transitioned into the 20th century. His contributions remain a part of baseball history, representing the spirit and determination of players from that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
107	377	66	90	13	7	4	50	26	57	66	0.239	0.352	0.342	0.694	243.0

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OBP .352 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.694 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — near 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
1891	SL4	AA	82	297	49	65	11	4	4	43	21	44	53	0.219	.254 (-14%)	.331 (-2%)	.343 (-6%)	.675 (-4%)	-146.8
1893	CHC	NL	6	19	3	5	0	0	0	2	4	5	5	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0
1898	PIT	NL	19	61	14	20	2	3	0	5	1	8	8	0.328	.270 (+21%)	.333 (+36%)	.347 (+32%)	.680 (+34%)	389.8