Bill Francis

Born: 2/28/1879 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 1/26/1942 in Chicago, IL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: William Henry Francis

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Biography

Bill Francis, born in 1879, is an active position player known for his gritty style of play and dedication to the game. Over his career, he has appeared in 620 games, where he has amassed 449 hits, demonstrating a consistent ability to put the ball in play despite a batting average of .213. Francis showcases versatility on the base paths, accumulating 55 stolen bases, which highlights his speed and base-running acumen. His offensive contributions include 8 home runs and 205 RBIs, reflecting his role as a reliable contributor in key situations. Playing in an era that emphasizes both power and speed, Francis continues to adapt his game to meet the evolving demands of modern baseball. His longevity and commitment to the sport make him a noteworthy figure in today’s game, as he represents a bridge between historical playing styles and contemporary approaches. As he remains active, Francis not only seeks to improve his statistical output but also to inspire younger players with his work ethic and passion for baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
620	2107	312	449	61	18	8	205	55	278	2	0.213	0.314	0.271	0.585	-3587.9

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .271 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.585 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — 13.8% 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
1906	PG	EAS	16	57	5	7	0	0	0	2	1	3	0	0.123	.247 (-50%)	.307 (-41%)	.315 (-61%)	.622 (-51%)	-414.0
1907	PG	NAC	6	18	2	3	0	0	0	0	4	2	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	PG	NAC	30	102	15	23	1	0	0	10	4	13	0	0.225	.240 (-6%)	.298 (+7%)	.306 (-23%)	.605 (-8%)	-56.3
1909	PG	INT	18	73	10	17	1	2	1	9	1	3	0	0.233	.244 (-5%)	.306 (-5%)	.312 (+10%)	.618 (+2%)	12.8
1910	PG	EAS	19	76	11	10	2	2	0	4	3	7	0	0.132	.249 (-47%)	.317 (-33%)	.326 (-36%)	.644 (-34%)	-403.2
1911	NLG	EAS	15	56	13	16	5	1	0	9	5	9	0	0.286	.266 (+7%)	.336 (+20%)	.356 (+15%)	.693 (+17%)	185.8
1912	NLG	EAS	21	82	13	24	2	0	0	8	4	4	0	0.293	.268 (+9%)	.335 (+2%)	.358 (-12%)	.694 (-5%)	-54.1
1913	NLG	EAS	16	55	5	9	0	1	0	1	1	3	0	0.164	.259 (-37%)	.325 (-36%)	.345 (-42%)	.670 (-39%)	-341.7
1914	CAG	WES	45	148	30	43	6	1	0	18	0	15	0	0.291	.255 (+14%)	.322 (+12%)	.339 (+2%)	.661 (+6%)	190.5
1915	CAG	WES	56	195	32	40	6	0	1	17	1	25	0	0.205	.250 (-18%)	.318 (-5%)	.332 (-24%)	.651 (-15%)	-401.9
1916	CAG	WES	62	199	27	42	10	0	0	22	1	31	0	0.211	.248 (-15%)	.314 (+5%)	.326 (-20%)	.640 (-8%)	-114.5
1917	CAG	WES	57	174	21	35	7	2	0	15	5	26	0	0.201	.248 (-19%)	.312 (+4%)	.323 (-18%)	.635 (-7%)	-82.8
1918	CAG	WES	25	87	10	21	4	0	0	13	1	13	0	0.241	.255 (-5%)	.318 (+7%)	.326 (-12%)	.645 (-3%)	5.4
1919	CAG	WES	41	137	18	24	4	2	0	14	7	22	0	0.175	.262 (-33%)	.322 (-4%)	.347 (-33%)	.670 (-19%)	-327.9
1919	DS	WES	5	14	1	4	0	1	0	2	0	2	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	-327.9
1920	HIL	EAS	19	69	2	11	1	0	0	6	0	7	0	0.159	.271 (-41%)	.331 (-29%)	.363 (-52%)	.694 (-41%)	-438.4
1921	HIL	EAS	44	158	36	49	6	5	5	31	10	26	0	0.310	.286 (+8%)	.344 (+19%)	.395 (+28%)	.739 (+24%)	722.9
1922	HIL	IND	36	123	18	21	3	0	1	8	3	15	1	0.171	.285 (-40%)	.345 (-22%)	.397 (-45%)	.743 (-34%)	-702.1
1923	ACB	ECL	53	173	30	26	2	0	0	6	1	35	1	0.150	.282 (-47%)	.344 (-14%)	.390 (-59%)	.734 (-38%)	-1051.7
1924	CBN	NNL	11	40	5	9	0	1	0	3	2	6	0	0.225	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	CAG	NNL	25	71	8	15	1	0	0	7	1	11	0	0.211	.288 (-27%)	.349 (-9%)	.407 (-45%)	.756 (-28%)	-316.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	6	0	6	9	2	0
3B	588	236	688	1145	110	68
SS	31	22	48	88	11	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	PG	3B	16	16	23	26	8	2
1907	PG	3B	6	6	5	12	2	1
1908	PG	3B	30	30	37	73	13	4
1909	PG	3B	18	0	17	50	8	0
1910	PG	2B	1	0	3	2	1	0
1910	PG	3B	17	0	28	42	6	3
1910	PG	SS	1	0	0	2	0	0
1911	NLG	3B	15	0	14	23	5	4
1912	NLG	3B	21	0	19	31	1	0
1913	NLG	3B	16	0	21	27	0	1
1914	CAG	3B	45	0	69	90	7	6
1914	CAG	SS	2	0	1	1	0	0
1915	CAG	2B	1	0	1	5	1	0
1915	CAG	3B	51	0	83	98	3	13
1915	CAG	SS	6	0	11	16	5	0
1916	CAG	3B	62	0	63	119	6	12
1917	CAG	3B	57	0	69	113	6	4
1918	CAG	3B	25	0	33	41	10	4
1919	CAG	3B	41	41	55	93	6	5
1919	DS	3B	5	5	5	15	1	1
1920	HIL	3B	19	19	29	43	4	0
1921	HIL	2B	1	0	2	2	0	0
1921	HIL	3B	22	22	23	58	6	3
1921	HIL	SS	22	22	36	69	6	4
1922	HIL	3B	36	34	32	71	4	3
1923	ACB	3B	53	52	53	91	12	0
1924	CBN	3B	11	11	10	29	2	2
1925	CAG	2B	3	0	0	0	0	0
1925	CAG	3B	22	0	0	0	0	0