Bill Evans

Born: 3/30/1899 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 8/23/1986 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Demont Evans

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Biography

Bill Evans, born in 1899, is an active position player who continues to make his mark in professional baseball. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 258 games, showcasing his versatility and consistency at the plate. With a batting average of .267, Evans has accumulated 245 hits, contributing significantly to his team's offensive efforts. His power is modest, with 1 home run, but he has driven in 98 runs, demonstrating his ability to produce in clutch situations. Additionally, he has showcased his speed on the basepaths, successfully stealing 23 bases throughout his tenure. Evans plays in an era characterized by a blend of traditional baseball values and modern athleticism, making him a bridge between the styles of play. His ongoing contributions highlight not only his personal resilience but also the evolving strategies in baseball that emphasize speed and situational hitting. As he continues his career, Evans remains a vital part of the team dynamic, exemplifying the dedication and skill required to compete at the highest levels of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
258	919	141	245	50	9	1	98	23	63	10	0.267	0.315	0.344	0.659	-1561.6

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.659 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 10.6% 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
1924	CAG	NNL	8	24	4	5	0	0	0	2	1	2	2	0.208	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	DM	NNL	24	100	8	23	4	1	1	10	1	1	0	0.230	.279 (-18%)	.345 (-31%)	.390 (-18%)	.735 (-24%)	-442.8
1926	ABC	NNL	29	110	21	32	9	0	0	12	1	7	0	0.291	.279 (+4%)	.345 (-4%)	.390 (-4%)	.735 (-4%)	-442.8
1927	CHT	NNL	28	90	8	13	1	1	0	1	4	4	0	0.144	.282 (-49%)	.344 (-48%)	.392 (-55%)	.736 (-51%)	-801.7
1930	HG	IND	53	186	27	56	16	3	0	36	8	15	6	0.301	.293 (+2%)	.354 (+1%)	.429 (-2%)	.784 (-1%)	-48.9
1931	HG	IND	42	142	19	37	4	4	0	15	2	12	1	0.261	.276 (-6%)	.338 (-6%)	.388 (-11%)	.726 (-9%)	-225.3
1932	HG	EWL	26	87	16	25	3	0	0	9	1	10	0	0.287	.275 (+4%)	.335 (+8%)	.391 (-18%)	.726 (-6%)	-50.0
1932	WAP	EWL	31	122	25	41	9	0	0	9	5	7	0	0.336	.275 (+22%)	.335 (+11%)	.391 (+5%)	.726 (+8%)	-50.0
1933	HG	NN2	15	50	12	12	4	0	0	4	0	5	0	0.240	.270 (-11%)	.329 (-3%)	.377 (-15%)	.707 (-9%)	-64.8
1937	PC	NN2	2	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	18	16	37	43	1	6
3B	14	14	22	16	2	1
OF	187	181	374	34	13	4
SS	41	40	111	98	12	16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1924	CAG	OF	7	7	7	1	0	1
1926	DM	OF	24	24	47	5	2	0
1926	ABC	OF	30	28	67	2	3	0
1927	CHT	OF	26	23	56	4	3	0
1927	CHT	SS	2	2	6	5	0	2
1930	HG	2B	3	2	6	13	0	1
1930	HG	OF	52	51	84	9	3	1
1931	HG	2B	6	6	9	13	1	4
1931	HG	OF	6	6	14	1	1	0
1931	HG	SS	30	29	81	64	9	9
1932	HG	2B	1	1	3	2	0	0
1932	HG	3B	10	10	17	10	2	1
1932	HG	OF	15	15	45	3	0	1
1932	WAP	2B	7	6	14	13	0	1
1932	WAP	OF	20	20	40	9	0	1
1932	WAP	SS	4	4	10	12	0	3
1933	HG	2B	1	1	5	2	0	0
1933	HG	3B	4	4	5	6	0	0
1933	HG	OF	5	5	10	0	0	0
1933	HG	SS	5	5	14	17	3	2
1937	PC	OF	2	2	4	0	1	0