Bill Fagan

Born: 2/15/1865 in Troy, NY, USA

Died: 3/21/1930 in Troy, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-09-15 | Final Game: 1888-07-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William A. Fagan

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Biography

Bill Fagan was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more modern game of baseball. Born in 1865, Fagan's career spanned from 1887 to 1888, during which he showcased his talents on the mound for various teams. His professional record concluded with 6 wins and 15 losses, an ERA of 5.28, and he recorded a total of 61 strikeouts throughout his brief career. Fagan's role as a pitcher was significant during a time when the sport was still evolving, with players adapting to new strategies and styles of play. Although he did not achieve the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Fagan's contributions to the game were part of the broader narrative of baseball's development. His career, albeit short, reflected the challenges and competitive spirit of a sport that was becoming increasingly popular across America.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	15	23	23	21	0	0	187.3	234	110	5	99	61	5.28	0

Career ERA 5.28 vs. league average 3.54 across their career seasons — 49.1% 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
1887	NY4	AA	1	4	6	6	6	0	0	45.0	55	20	24	12	4.00	4.17 (+4%)	-674.5
1888	KC2	AA	5	11	17	17	15	0	0	142.3	179	90	75	49	5.69	2.95 (-93%)	-3372.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
24	86	5	17	3	0	0	4	0	2	22	0.198	0.233	0.233	0.466	-127.4

Career AVG .198 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career OBP .233 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career SLG .233 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.466 vs. league average 0.658 across their career seasons — 29.2% 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
1887	NY4	AA	6	21	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1888	KC2	AA	18	65	5	14	3	0	0	4	0	2	15	0.215	.238 (-10%)	.290 (-10%)	.319 (-18%)	.610 (-14%)	-127.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	2	0	3	0
P	23	0	6	48	7	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1887	NY4	P	6	1	11	2	0
1888	KC2	OF	2	2	0	3	0
1888	KC2	P	17	5	37	5	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	23
Left Field	1
Center Field	1