Bill Essick

Born: 12/18/1880 in Grand Ridge, IL, USA

Died: 10/12/1951 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-09-12 | Final Game: 1907-05-28

Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Earl Essick

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Biography

Bill Essick was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues during the early 20th century. Born in 1880, he made his debut in the 1906 season and continued to compete until he last appeared in a game on May 28, 1907. Throughout his brief career, Essick showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 2-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 2.95. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 23 strikeouts during his time in the league. Essick’s career unfolded during a period of significant transition in baseball, with the game evolving from the deadball era into a time of increased offense and strategy. While he did not achieve widespread fame, his contributions as a pitcher were part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history. Though he did not secure any saves, his ERA reflects a level of effectiveness that highlights his potential in a competitive landscape. Bill Essick remains a part of the legacy of early 20th-century baseball, representing the dedication and skill of players from that formative era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	4	9	6	5	0	0	61.0	62	20	1	24	23	2.95	0

Career ERA 2.95 vs. league average 2.59 across their career seasons — 14.0% 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
1906	CIN	NL	2	2	6	4	3	0	0	39.3	39	13	16	16	2.97	2.68 (-11%)	-585.6
1907	CIN	NL	0	2	3	2	2	0	0	21.7	23	7	8	7	2.91	2.50 (-16%)	-152.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	21	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	7	0.048	0.091	0.048	0.139	0.0

Career AVG .048 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 80.7% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 70.3% below league average.

Career SLG .048 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 84.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.139 vs. league average 0.618 across their career seasons — 77.6% 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
1906	CIN	NL	6	13	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	2	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0
1907	CIN	NL	3	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	9	6	2	16	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	CIN	P	6	4	2	5	0	0
1907	CIN	P	3	2	0	11	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Knox College	Galesburg	IL	1898, 1901, 1902, 1903