Willy Fetzer, baseball player, 1906-1906

Willy Fetzer

Born: 6/24/1884 in Concord, NC, USA

Died: 5/3/1959 in Butner, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-09-04 | Final Game: 1906-09-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William McKinnon Fetzer

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Biography

Willy Fetzer, born in 1884, was a professional baseball player whose career was brief yet notable for its uniqueness in the context of early 20th-century baseball. Fetzer played in the Major Leagues for a single game on September 4, 1906, representing a time when the sport was characterized by its evolving dynamics and the burgeoning popularity of the National League. His career, while not marked by statistical achievements—he finished with 0 hits, 0 home runs, and a batting average of 0.0—provides a glimpse into the era's competitive landscape and the challenges faced by players vying for a spot on a Major League roster. As a position player, Fetzer's participation in a Major League game places him among a select group of athletes who experienced the pinnacle of baseball, even if only for a fleeting moment. The early years of the 1900s were a transformative period for baseball, with the sport beginning to draw larger crowds and becoming increasingly commercialized. While his statistical contributions were minimal, Fetzer's involvement in the game during this formative time is a reminder of the countless players who aspired to greatness, many of whom left behind legacies that transcended their on-field performances.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.623 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
1906 PHA AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Davidson College Davidson NC 1903, 1904, 1905