Bill Hubbell, baseball player, 1919-1925

Bill Hubbell

Born: 6/17/1897 in Henderson, CO, USA

Died: 8/3/1980 in Lakewood, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-09-24 | Final Game: 1925-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Wilbert William Hubbell

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Biography

Bill Hubbell was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1925. Born in 1897, Hubbell's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, bridging the tail end of the deadball era and the beginning of a more offensive-minded game. Over his six seasons in the majors, he compiled a win-loss record of 40-63 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.68. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Hubbell struck out 167 batters and notched 10 saves, showcasing his ability to handle high-pressure situations. Hubbell's playing style reflected the challenges of his era, where pitchers often faced aggressive hitters and evolving strategies in baseball. Although he did not achieve superstar status, his contributions to his teams were significant, as he provided depth to pitching rotations in a time when every inning counted. After retiring from the game on September 13, 1925, Hubbell remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his role in the sport during a time of great change.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
40 63 204 108 50 5 10 931.0 1207 484 67 225 167 4.68 0

Career ERA 4.68 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 18.1% 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
1919 NY1 NL 1 1 2 2 2 0 0 18.3 19 4 2 3 1.96 3.09 (+36%) 116.0
1920 NY1 NL 0 1 14 0 0 0 2 30.0 26 7 15 8 2.10 3.45 (+39%) -967.4
1920 PHI NL 9 9 24 20 9 1 2 150.0 176 64 42 26 3.84 3.45 (-11%) -702.7
1921 PHI NL 9 16 36 30 15 1 2 220.3 269 106 38 43 4.33 4.02 (-8%) -2167.6
1922 PHI NL 7 15 35 24 11 1 1 189.0 257 105 41 33 5.00 4.18 (-20%) -1690.2
1923 PHI NL 1 6 22 5 1 0 0 55.0 102 51 17 8 8.35 4.03 (-107%) -3922.7
1924 PHI NL 10 9 36 22 9 2 2 179.0 233 96 45 30 4.83 4.13 (-17%) -860.6
1925 PHI NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.7 5 0 1 0 0.00 — 0.0
1925 BRO NL 3 6 33 5 3 0 1 86.7 120 51 24 16 5.30 4.55 (-16%) -1724.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
205 308 31 53 12 0 1 16 0 21 81 0.172 0.227 0.221 0.448 -1737.9

Career AVG .172 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Career SLG .221 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 42.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.448 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 38.4% 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
1919 NY1 NL 2 8 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1920 NY1 NL 14 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1920 PHI NL 24 53 4 7 0 0 0 1 0 3 19 0.132 .271 (-51%) .331 (-46%) .363 (-64%) .694 (-55%) 0.0
1921 PHI NL 36 75 9 12 3 0 1 3 0 5 26 0.160 .286 (-44%) .344 (-35%) .395 (-39%) .739 (-38%) -496.0
1922 PHI NL 35 70 6 12 4 0 0 3 0 4 14 0.171 .285 (-40%) .345 (-38%) .397 (-42%) .743 (-40%) -501.0
1923 PHI NL 23 17 1 4 1 0 0 4 0 1 1 0.235 — — — — 0.0
1924 PHI NL 36 59 7 13 3 0 0 2 0 4 11 0.220 .283 (-22%) .345 (-22%) .389 (-30%) .734 (-26%) -272.0
1925 PHI NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1925 BRO NL 33 20 2 3 1 0 0 2 0 4 7 0.150 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 204 0 43 239 12 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1919 NY1 P 2 0 1 4 0 0
1920 NY1 P 14 0 2 13 0 1
1920 PHI P 24 0 5 33 2 3
1921 PHI P 36 0 9 57 6 1
1922 PHI P 35 0 8 45 1 2
1923 PHI P 22 0 2 15 0 0
1924 PHI P 36 0 11 43 1 6
1925 PHI P 2 0 0 4 1 0
1925 BRO P 33 0 5 25 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 204