Bill Grahame, baseball player, 1908-1910

Bill Grahame

Born: 7/22/1883 in Owosso, MI, USA

Died: 2/15/1936 in Holt, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-04-18 | Final Game: 1910-06-14

Throws: L | Height: 6'0"

Full name: William James Grahame

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Biography

Bill Grahame was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1908 to 1910. Born in 1883, he made his mark in the early days of Major League Baseball, a period characterized by a focus on pitching prowess and strategic gameplay. Grahame played primarily in the American League, where he showcased his skills on the mound for various teams. Over his career, he compiled a record of 14 wins and 29 losses, demonstrating resilience in a competitive pitching landscape. With an earned run average (ERA) of 2.9, Grahame was known for his ability to keep runs to a minimum, reflecting the standards of a pitching-heavy era. He struck out 141 batters during his time in the majors and recorded one save, underscoring his role as a reliable option in relief situations as well as a starting pitcher. While his win-loss record may not have been stellar, Grahame's contributions to his teams and the game during the formative years of professional baseball have solidified his place in the sport's history. He retired from professional play on June 14, 1910, leaving behind a legacy that resonates with the evolution of pitching in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 29 64 40 21 3 1 347.7 321 112 5 105 141 2.90 0

Career ERA 2.90 vs. league average 2.58 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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
1908 SLA AL 6 7 21 13 7 0 0 117.3 104 30 32 47 2.30 2.40 (+4%) -164.4
1909 SLA AL 8 14 34 21 13 3 1 187.3 171 65 60 82 3.12 2.55 (-23%) -335.1
1910 SLA AL 0 8 9 6 1 0 0 43.0 46 17 13 12 3.56 2.79 (-28%) -864.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
64 118 6 17 0 0 0 2 0 6 61 0.144 0.185 0.144 0.330 -352.4

Career AVG .144 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.

Career SLG .144 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.330 vs. league average 0.623 across their career seasons — 47.1% 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
1908 SLA AL 21 42 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 0.119 — — — — 0.0
1909 SLA AL 34 63 6 10 0 0 0 2 0 5 27 0.159 .244 (-35%) .306 (-28%) .312 (-49%) .618 (-39%) -352.4
1910 SLA AL 9 13 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 64 40 16 101 10 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 SLA P 21 13 6 35 2 2
1909 SLA P 34 21 9 58 4 5
1910 SLA P 9 6 1 8 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 64