Bill Hart, baseball player, 1886-1901

Bill Hart

Born: 7/19/1865 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 9/19/1936 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1886-07-26 | Final Game: 1901-07-30

Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: William Franklin Hart

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Biography

Bill Hart, born in 1865, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 26, 1886, to July 30, 1901. Hart played during a transformative period in baseball, witnessing the game evolve from the early days of the National League into a more established professional sport. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 66 wins and 120 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.65. Hart tallied a total of 431 strikeouts and recorded 3 saves, showcasing his ability to manage the game from the mound despite the challenges he faced in a competitive era. Known for his tenacity and competitive spirit, Hart contributed to his teams not only through his pitching but also by being a part of the changing landscape of baseball in the late 19th century. His career coincided with significant developments in the sport, including the expansion of major leagues and changes in pitching styles. While his win-loss record may not stand out by today's standards, his contributions to the game during a pivotal time in baseball history reflect the dedication and skill of players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
66 120 206 190 162 5 3 1582.0 1819 817 43 704 431 4.65 0

Career ERA 4.65 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 20.0% 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
1886 PH4 AA 9 13 22 22 22 2 0 186.0 183 66 66 78 3.19 3.37 (+5%) -2714.8
1887 PH4 AA 1 2 3 3 3 0 0 26.0 28 13 17 4 4.50 4.17 (-8%) -898.3
1892 BRO NL 9 12 28 23 16 2 1 195.0 188 71 96 65 3.28 3.28 (avg) -1369.6
1895 PIT NL 14 17 36 29 24 0 1 261.7 293 138 135 85 4.75 4.77 (+1%) -539.1
1896 STL NL 12 29 42 41 37 0 0 336.0 411 191 141 65 5.12 4.36 (-17%) -
1897 STL NL 9 27 39 38 31 0 0 294.7 395 205 148 67 6.26 4.30 (-46%) -
1898 PIT NL 5 9 16 15 13 1 1 125.0 141 67 44 19 4.82 3.59 (-34%) -1615.6
1901 CLE AL 7 11 20 19 16 0 0 157.7 180 66 57 48 3.77 3.49 (-8%) -1442.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
229 748 59 155 14 15 4 67 18 17 74 0.207 0.227 0.282 0.509 -3622.0

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.

Career SLG .282 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.509 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 26.9% 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
1886 PH4 AA 22 73 3 10 1 1 0 1 1 3 0 0.137 .246 (-44%) .302 (-43%) .331 (-46%) .634 (-45%) -493.4
1887 PH4 AA 3 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1892 BRO NL 37 125 14 24 3 4 2 17 4 7 22 0.192 .244 (-22%) .316 (-24%) .327 (avg) .644 (-12%) -293.8
1895 PIT NL 36 106 8 25 5 2 0 11 1 1 12 0.236 .296 (-20%) .361 (-33%) .399 (-20%) .761 (-26%) -537.5
1896 STL NL 49 161 9 30 4 5 0 15 7 3 15 0.186 .290 (-36%) .354 (-42%) .387 (-29%) .741 (-35%) -1099.5
1897 STL NL 46 156 14 39 1 2 2 14 4 1 13 0.250 .291 (-14%) .354 (-28%) .387 (-17%) .741 (-22%) -668.2
1898 PIT NL 16 50 4 12 0 1 0 3 1 1 2 0.240 .270 (-11%) .333 (-24%) .347 (-19%) .680 (-21%) -181.6
1901 CLE AL 20 64 7 14 0 0 0 6 0 1 8 0.219 .271 (-20%) .326 (-29%) .359 (-39%) .686 (-35%) -347.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 26 0 36 1 5 0
P 206 0 90 461 46 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1886 PH4 P 22 0 7 40 5 1
1887 PH4 P 3 0 0 8 5 0
1892 BRO OF 12 0 18 1 3 0
1892 BRO P 28 0 13 58 6 1
1895 PIT P 36 0 12 84 5 4
1896 SLN OF 8 0 9 0 0 0
1896 SLN P 42 0 29 106 8 3
1897 SLN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1897 SLN OF 6 0 9 0 2 0
1897 SLN P 39 0 21 76 8 4
1898 PIT P 16 0 3 34 6 3
1901 CLE P 20 0 5 55 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 206
First Base 1
Left Field 6
Center Field 15
Right Field 5