Bill Hopper, baseball player, 1913-1915

Bill Hopper

Born: 8/26/1891 in Jackson, TN, USA

Died: 1/14/1965 in Allen Park, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-11 | Final Game: 1915-07-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Booth Hopper

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Biography

Bill Hopper, born in 1891, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1913 to 1915. Primarily a position player, Hopper made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball, appearing in 19 games during his time in the league. He showcased his hitting ability with a batting average of .308, a respectable figure that highlights his potential during the early 20th century, an era characterized by a different style of play compared to today’s game. Throughout his career, Hopper recorded a total of 4 hits, contributing 1 run batted in, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. His time in the majors may have been short-lived, but his performance reflected the competitive spirit of players in the pre-Deadball Era. While he did not achieve widespread recognition, Hopper's participation in the major leagues adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the sport during its formative years. He concluded his playing days on July 15, 1915, leaving behind a legacy as one of the many athletes who shaped the game in its early days.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 4 19 3 2 0 1 60.3 65 28 2 29 12 4.18 0

Career ERA 4.18 vs. league average 2.95 across their career seasons — 41.6% 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
1913 STL NL 0 3 3 3 2 0 0 24.0 20 10 8 3 3.75 3.07 (-22%) -
1914 STL NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 5.0 6 2 5 1 3.60 — -
1915 WSN AL 0 1 13 0 0 0 1 31.3 39 16 16 8 4.60 2.90 (-59%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 13 1 4 0 1 0 1 0 1 4 0.308 0.357 0.462 0.819 0.0

Career AVG .308 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +20.9% above league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.

Career SLG .462 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +36.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.819 vs. league average 0.660 across their career seasons — +24.1% 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
1913 STL NL 3 8 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 0.375 — — — — 0.0
1914 STL NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1915 WSN AL 13 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 19 0 4 21 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 SLN P 3 0 1 6 1 0
1914 SLN P 3 0 0 2 0 0
1915 WS1 P 13 0 3 13 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 19

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Union University Jackson TN 1910