Bill Gardner, baseball player, 1887-1887

Bill Gardner

Born: 9/30/1866 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 10/12/1948 in Catonsville, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-08-09 | Final Game: 1887-09-06

Full name: William A. Gardner

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Biography

Bill Gardner was a professional baseball player born in 1866, whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1887 to 1908. Primarily a position player, he made an impact in the early years of professional baseball, a time when the sport was still evolving and gaining popularity in America. Gardner played a total of four games in the major leagues, where he recorded three hits and one run batted in (RBI), finishing his career with a batting average of .273. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not attempt a stolen base, his contributions during those four games reflect the competitive spirit of players in the late 19th century. Gardner's career coincided with a transformative era in baseball, marked by the establishment of organized leagues and the gradual professionalization of the sport. While his time in the spotlight was brief, he was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future stars. Although not widely remembered today, Bill Gardner’s involvement in the early days of baseball highlights the rich tapestry of the game's history, showcasing the players who contributed to its growth and popularity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 3 2 1 0 0 13.0 23 16 0 10 3 11.08 0

Career ERA 11.08 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 165.5% 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 BL2 AA 0 1 3 2 1 0 0 13.0 23 16 10 3 11.08 4.17 (-165%) -385.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 11 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.273 0.333 0.273 0.606 0.0

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.606 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 14.1% 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 BL2 AA 4 11 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 3 0 0 1 1 0
SS 1 0 2 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 BL2 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1887 BL2 P 3 0 0 1 1 0
1887 BL2 SS 1 0 2 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 3
Third Base 1
Shortstop 1