Willie Green

Born: 4/27/1894 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 6/4/1925 in Chicago, IL, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'7"

Full name: William Grant Green

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Biography

Willie Green, born in 1894, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatile skills as a position player. Over his career, he has appeared in 88 games, amassing 91 hits with a commendable batting average of .271. Green's playing style emphasizes contact hitting and speed on the bases, evidenced by his 13 stolen bases and 36 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his team's offense. As a player still active in the league, Green represents a link to the game's historical context, providing a unique perspective on the evolution of baseball since the early 20th century. While he has not yet hit a home run, his consistent hitting and base-running prowess make him a valuable asset in today's game. With each game he plays, Green continues to leave an imprint on the field, inspiring both fans and aspiring players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
88 336 38 91 12 4 0 36 13 39 1 0.271 0.350 0.330 0.680 -202.1

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

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.680 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — near 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
1915 CAG WES 2 7 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1919 DS WES 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1920 COG NNL 34 134 15 40 7 2 0 10 7 14 0 0.299 .271 (+10%) .331 (+10%) .363 (+5%) .694 (+7%) 176.8
1921 COG NNL 50 188 22 47 4 2 0 24 6 25 1 0.250 .286 (-13%) .344 (avg) .395 (-26%) .739 (-14%) -379.0
1924 KCM NNL 1 5 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
3B 88 85 127 178 34 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 CAG 3B 2 0 1 3 1 0
1919 DS 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1920 COG 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1920 COG 3B 34 34 44 59 8 4
1921 COG 3B 50 50 80 113 22 8
1924 KCM 3B 1 1 1 3 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 88