Bill Gannon

Born: 3/17/1873 in New Haven, CT, USA

Died: 4/26/1927 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-09-09 | Final Game: 1901-10-06

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Patrick Gannon

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Biography

Bill Gannon was a professional baseball player born in 1873, who played as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from September 9, 1901, to October 6, 1901, a brief but notable period in the game's history, which was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Gannon participated in a total of 15 games, where he recorded 9 hits and showcased his speed on the base paths with 5 stolen bases. Despite finishing with a batting average of .148 and not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his contributions as a base stealer were a reflection of the strategic style of play that defined that era of baseball. Though Gannon's time in Major League Baseball was short, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's early development. His experience during the turn of the century places him among the pioneering players who laid the groundwork for future generations. Despite the limited opportunities he had to shine on the field, Gannon’s involvement in the game during its formative years serves as a reminder of the dedication and passion that early players had for baseball, contributing to its growth into America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	61	2	9	0	0	0	0	5	1	10	0.148	0.161	0.148	0.309	-524.6

Career AVG .148 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 45.7% below league average.

Career OBP .161 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 50.6% below league average.

Career SLG .148 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 59.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.309 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 55.0% 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
1901	CHC	NL	15	61	2	9	0	0	0	0	5	1	10	0.148	.271 (-46%)	.326 (-51%)	.359 (-59%)	.686 (-55%)	-524.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	15	0	16	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	CHN	OF	15	0	16	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	15