Bill Hague

Born: 1852 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 11/21/1898 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-05-04 | Final Game: 1879-08-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: William L. Hague

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Biography

Bill Hague was a professional baseball player born in 1852, whose career spanned from 1875 to 1879. He played primarily as a position player during a transformative period in baseball history, when the game was evolving from its early roots into a more organized and competitive sport. Over the course of his career, Hague participated in 301 games, amassing 303 hits and achieving a batting average of .237. His offensive contributions included 114 RBIs and 2 home runs, alongside 3 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's scoring efforts. Hague's playing style reflected the era's emphasis on contact hitting and aggressive base running, although he played in a time prior to the rise of power hitters that would dominate later decades. While not a household name today, his participation in the league during the late 19th century places him among the early contributors to the sport's rich history. His career concluded on August 15, 1879, but the legacy of players like Hague laid the groundwork for future generations of baseball athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
301	1276	134	303	23	2	2	114	3	19	90	0.237	0.249	0.263	0.512	-2562.6

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OBP .249 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career SLG .263 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.512 vs. league average 0.595 across their career seasons — 13.9% 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
1875	SL2		62	260	24	57	2	0	0	22	3	2	9	0.219	.253 (-14%)	.260 (-14%)	.309 (-27%)	.570 (-21%)	-712.4
1876	LS1	NL	67	294	31	78	8	0	1	22	0	2	10	0.265	.265 (avg)	.277 (-3%)	.320 (-6%)	.598 (-4%)	-171.3
1877	LS1	NL	59	263	38	70	7	1	1	24	0	7	18	0.266	.271 (-2%)	.289 (-1%)	.337 (-8%)	.626 (-5%)	-157.7
1878	PRO	NL	62	250	21	51	3	0	0	25	0	5	34	0.204	.259 (-21%)	.278 (-21%)	.319 (-32%)	.597 (-27%)	-971.0
1879	PRO	NL	51	209	20	47	3	1	0	21	0	3	19	0.225	.255 (-12%)	.270 (-13%)	.328 (-24%)	.599 (-19%)	-550.1