Bill Finley, baseball player, 1886-1886

Bill Finley

Born: 10/4/1863 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 10/6/1912 in Asbury Park, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1886-07-12 | Final Game: 1886-09-27

Height: 5'3" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William James Finley

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Biography

Bill Finley, born in 1863, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from July 12, 1886, to September 27, 1886. Playing primarily as a position player, Finley made a modest impact in the Major Leagues during the late 19th century, a time marked by the early development of professional baseball and the transition from the deadball era. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 13 games, compiling 8 hits and driving in 5 runs, which contributed to a batting average of .182. Although he did not hit any home runs, Finley showcased his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 2 bases during his time in the league. Despite the limited scope of his career, Finley was part of a burgeoning sport that was rapidly gaining popularity across the United States. His experiences reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era as they navigated the evolving landscape of professional baseball. Although he did not achieve lasting fame, Finley's existence in the game contributed to the rich tapestry of early baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 44 2 8 0 0 0 5 2 1 8 0.182 0.200 0.182 0.382 0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 45.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.382 vs. league average 0.634 across their career seasons — 39.8% 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
1886 NY1 NL 13 44 2 8 0 0 0 5 2 1 8 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 8 0 21 10 3 1
OF 8 0 8 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1886 NY1 C 8 0 21 10 3 1
1886 NY1 OF 8 0 8 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 8
Center Field 7
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Columbia University New York NY 1886
Manhattan College New York NY 1885