Billy Hulen

Born: 3/12/1870 in Dixon, CA, USA

Died: 10/2/1947 in Santa Rosa, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-05-02 | Final Game: 1899-05-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 148 lbs

Full name: William Franklin Hulen

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Biography

Billy Hulen was a professional baseball player born in 1870, who played primarily as a position player during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. His career spanned from May 2, 1896, to May 12, 1899, during which he appeared in 107 games. Hulen recorded a total of 100 hits, achieving a batting average of .246. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed significantly to his teams with 41 RBIs and showcased notable speed on the bases, finishing his career with 28 stolen bases. Hulen's playing style reflected the focus on agility and base running that was prevalent in his era. His ability to steal bases and generate offense, despite the lack of home runs, underscored the strategies employed by teams during this time. Throughout his brief career, he left a mark on the game, embodying the spirit of early baseball and the evolving tactics of the sport as it began to embrace more dynamic play.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
107	407	97	100	19	7	0	41	28	65	22	0.246	0.350	0.327	0.676	-463.1

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .327 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.676 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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
1896	PHI	NL	88	339	87	90	18	7	0	38	23	55	20	0.265	.290 (-9%)	.354 (+4%)	.387 (-7%)	.741 (-2%)	-23.2
1899	WAS	NL	19	68	10	10	1	0	0	3	5	10	2	0.147	.282 (-48%)	.343 (-25%)	.366 (-56%)	.710 (-41%)	-439.9