Bill Everitt, baseball player, 1895-1901

Bill Everitt

Born: 12/13/1868 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

Died: 1/19/1938 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-04-18 | Final Game: 1901-06-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Lee Everitt

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Bill Everitt, born in 1868, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His career spanned from 1895 until 1901, during a transformative period for the sport when it was beginning to gain popularity and evolve into the modern game we recognize today. Over the course of his career, Everitt played in 698 games, amassing a remarkable 902 hits and achieving a striking batting average of .317. His offensive contributions included 11 home runs and 341 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to produce at the plate consistently. In addition to his hitting prowess, Everitt was known for his speed on the bases, recording 186 stolen bases throughout his career. This ability made him a valuable asset to his teams, as he often set the tone for offensive plays with his aggressive base-running style. Everitt's performance on the field not only solidified his status as a capable player of his era but also reflected the shift towards a more dynamic and athletic style of play that characterized the turn of the century. His contributions to the game remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the evolution of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
698 2842 535 902 85 43 11 341 186 212 205 0.317 0.368 0.389 0.757 2890.6

Career AVG .317 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.

Career OBP .368 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.757 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — +5.7% above 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
1895 CHC NL 133 550 129 197 16 10 3 88 47 33 42 0.358 .296 (+21%) .361 (+10%) .399 (+10%) .761 (+10%) 1195.6
1896 CHC NL 132 575 130 184 16 13 2 46 46 41 43 0.320 .290 (+10%) .354 (+4%) .387 (+4%) .741 (+4%) 426.9
1897 CHC NL 92 379 63 119 14 7 5 39 26 36 37 0.314 .291 (+8%) .354 (+5%) .387 (+10%) .741 (+8%) 585.0
1898 CHC NL 149 596 102 190 15 6 0 69 28 53 43 0.319 .270 (+18%) .333 (+13%) .347 (+5%) .680 (+9%) 1169.4
1899 CHC NL 136 536 87 166 17 5 1 74 30 31 24 0.310 .282 (+10%) .343 (+2%) .366 (avg) .710 (+1%) 78.0
1900 CHC NL 23 91 10 24 4 0 0 17 2 3 5 0.264 .279 (-5%) .338 (-15%) .366 (-16%) .705 (-16%) -244.9
1901 WSN AL 33 115 14 22 3 2 0 8 7 15 11 0.191 .271 (-30%) .326 (-8%) .359 (-30%) .686 (-19%) -319.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 341 0 3593 183 106 252
2B 3 0 4 9 1 0
3B 310 0 441 590 161 31
OF 43 0 83 4 10 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1895 CHN 2B 3 0 4 9 1 0
1895 CHN 3B 130 0 174 263 75 12
1896 CHN 3B 97 0 148 180 44 10
1896 CHN OF 35 0 65 4 9 0
1897 CHN 3B 83 0 119 147 42 9
1897 CHN OF 8 0 18 0 1 0
1898 CHN 1B 149 0 1519 70 42 123
1899 CHN 1B 136 0 1491 95 47 103
1900 CHN 1B 23 0 264 10 6 14
1901 WS1 1B 33 0 319 8 11 12

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 341
Second Base 3
Third Base 310
Left Field 31
Center Field 10
Right Field 2