Bill Handy

Born: 11/1/1888 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 4/8/1945 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Oscar Handy

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Biography

Bill Handy, born in 1888, is an active position player known for his versatility and tenacity on the field. With a career spanning several seasons, he has played in 277 games, showcasing his consistency and durability. Handy boasts a career batting average of .273, reflecting his ability to contribute effectively at the plate with 259 hits and 14 home runs. His offensive prowess is further demonstrated by his 146 RBIs, underscoring his role as a key run producer for his team. Additionally, Handy's speed on the bases is notable, as he has successfully stolen 34 bases throughout his career, adding an extra dimension to his offensive game. Continuing to compete at a high level, Handy remains a significant figure in today’s game, drawing on the rich traditions of baseball while also adapting to modern playing styles. His contributions as a position player highlight not only his personal achievements but also the evolution of the sport as it navigates through different eras. As an active player, Bill Handy continues to leave an indelible mark on the field, inspiring both teammates and fans alike with his commitment to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
277	947	162	259	47	15	14	146	34	101	5	0.273	0.361	0.399	0.760	2006.5

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .361 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Career SLG .399 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — +14.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.760 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — +12.9% above 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
1911	BRG	EAS	14	54	16	18	1	4	2	11	0	5	0	0.333	.266 (+25%)	.336 (+25%)	.356 (+71%)	.693 (+49%)	404.7
1912	BRG	EAS	18	68	9	19	5	0	2	10	0	6	0	0.279	.268 (+4%)	.335 (+3%)	.358 (+23%)	.694 (+13%)	140.4
1913	BRG	EAS	18	64	7	9	3	0	1	11	2	6	0	0.141	.259 (-46%)	.325 (-31%)	.345 (-32%)	.670 (-31%)	-316.3
1914	BRG	EAS	33	108	20	31	5	1	3	19	5	14	0	0.287	.255 (+12%)	.322 (+21%)	.339 (+28%)	.661 (+25%)	471.7
1915	SLG	WES	18	52	8	6	1	0	1	4	4	6	0	0.115	.250 (-54%)	.318 (-23%)	.332 (-42%)	.651 (-33%)	-236.9
1916	SLG	WES	6	20	3	6	2	0	1	5	0	1	0	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	BRG	EAS	23	83	12	28	4	1	0	16	6	9	0	0.337	.248 (+36%)	.314 (+32%)	.326 (+25%)	.640 (+29%)	0.0
1917	BRG	EAS	24	85	18	32	3	1	0	17	7	8	0	0.376	.248 (+51%)	.312 (+41%)	.323 (+35%)	.635 (+38%)	522.6
1918	AC	EAS	14	49	12	14	3	0	0	7	2	6	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	87.9
1919	AC	EAS	21	82	17	26	9	3	0	13	0	8	0	0.317	.262 (+21%)	.322 (+23%)	.347 (+44%)	.670 (+34%)	428.8
1920	BRG	EAS	2	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	AC	EAS	32	100	16	21	3	1	1	11	6	11	2	0.210	.271 (-23%)	.331 (-7%)	.363 (-20%)	.694 (-14%)	0.0
1921	AC	EAS	54	175	24	49	8	4	3	22	2	21	3	0.280	.286 (-2%)	.344 (+9%)	.395 (+7%)	.739 (+8%)	308.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	225	102	414	603	65	65
C	1	0	3	0	0	0
OF	2	0	0	2	0	0
SS	53	7	98	155	28	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	BRG	SS	14	0	23	34	5	3
1912	BRG	2B	7	0	16	24	1	4
1912	BRG	OF	2	0	0	2	0	0
1912	BRG	SS	11	0	21	35	8	3
1913	BRG	SS	18	0	34	63	10	5
1914	BRG	2B	32	0	60	106	18	7
1914	BRG	C	1	0	3	0	0	0
1915	SLG	2B	18	0	27	51	4	4
1916	SLG	2B	6	0	10	17	2	0
1916	BRG	2B	23	0	44	65	6	11
1917	BRG	2B	24	0	45	64	4	14
1918	AC	2B	12	0	22	31	6	3
1918	AC	SS	2	0	4	4	2	1
1919	AC	2B	21	21	33	50	4	5
1920	BRG	2B	2	2	6	4	0	1
1920	AC	2B	28	28	49	57	7	5
1920	AC	SS	4	4	11	9	1	2
1921	AC	2B	52	51	102	134	13	11
1921	AC	SS	4	3	5	10	2	1