Bill Evans

Born: 3/25/1919 in Quanah, TX, USA

Died: 11/30/1983 in Grand Junction, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-04-21 | Final Game: 1951-06-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Lawrence Evans

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Biography

Bill Evans, born in 1919, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1951. Primarily a position player, Evans played in a total of 13 games during his time in the big leagues. Although he did not achieve significant statistical success, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. Evans's time in the majors coincided with a transformative period in baseball, marked by the post-World War II resurgence of the sport and the integration of African American players into the league. Despite the limited opportunities he encountered, his presence exemplified the challenges faced by many players trying to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. After his playing days, Evans contributed to the game in other capacities, ensuring that his love for baseball continued beyond his time on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	13	0	0	0	0	21.7	21	12	0	16	4	4.98	0

Career ERA 4.98 vs. league average 4.08 across their career seasons — 22.2% 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
1949	CHW	AL	0	1	4	0	0	0	0	6.3	6	5	8	1	7.11	—	-
1951	BOS	AL	0	0	9	0	0	0	0	15.3	15	7	8	3	4.11	4.04 (-2%)	148.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1949	CHW	AL	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	BOS	AL	9	4	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
P	13	0	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1949	CHA	P	4	0	0	0	0	0
1951	BOS	P	9	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	13