Bill Hutchison

Born: 12/17/1859 in New Haven, CT, USA

Died: 3/19/1926 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-06-10 | Final Game: 1897-05-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Forrest Hutchison

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Biography

Bill Hutchison, born in 1859, was a prominent pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 until his retirement in 1897. Over the course of his career, Hutchison amassed a record of 182 wins and 163 losses, showcasing his durability and competitiveness on the mound during an era that was evolving in terms of pitching strategies and gameplay. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.59, he demonstrated a commendable ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Hutchison was also known for his strikeout prowess, recording a total of 1,235 strikeouts, which placed him among the notable pitchers of his time. Hutchison's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time when offensive production began to rise. His contributions to the game extended beyond the mound, as he became known for his strategic approach and adaptability in a sport that was continually changing. In addition to his wins, Hutchison recorded four saves, a reflection of his versatility as a pitcher capable of closing out games. His legacy is remembered not only for his statistics but also for his role in shaping the art of pitching in the late 19th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
182	163	376	346	321	21	4	3079.3	3124	1228	104	1132	1235	3.59	0

Career ERA 3.59 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 9.3% better 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
1884	KCU	UA	1	1	2	2	2	0	0	17.0	14	5	1	5	2.65	3.11 (+15%)	105.1
1889	CHC	NL	16	17	37	36	33	3	0	318.0	306	125	117	136	3.54	3.93 (+10%)	-
1890	CHC	NL	41	25	71	66	65	5	2	603.0	505	181	199	289	2.70	3.88 (+30%)	-
1891	CHC	NL	44	19	66	58	56	4	1	561.0	508	175	178	261	2.81	3.52 (+20%)	-
1892	CHC	NL	36	36	75	70	67	5	1	622.0	571	191	190	314	2.76	3.28 (+16%)	-
1893	CHC	NL	16	24	44	40	38	2	0	348.3	420	184	156	80	4.75	4.66 (-2%)	-
1894	CHC	NL	14	16	37	34	28	0	0	279.0	374	187	140	60	6.03	5.33 (-13%)	-
1895	CHC	NL	13	21	38	35	30	2	0	291.0	371	153	129	85	4.73	4.77 (+1%)	-
1897	STL	NL	1	4	6	5	2	0	0	40.0	55	27	22	5	6.08	4.30 (-41%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
384	1350	150	291	35	17	12	133	26	72	291	0.216	0.256	0.293	0.549	-5527.6

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.549 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 21.0% 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
1884	KCU	UA	2	8	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1889	CHC	NL	37	133	14	21	1	1	1	7	2	7	40	0.158	.263 (-40%)	.334 (-40%)	.357 (-43%)	.691 (-42%)	-941.4
1890	CHC	NL	71	261	28	53	7	2	2	27	6	13	63	0.203	.260 (-22%)	.336 (-28%)	.351 (-24%)	.687 (-26%)	-1248.6
1891	CHC	NL	67	243	27	45	4	2	2	25	5	17	62	0.185	.254 (-27%)	.331 (-28%)	.343 (-29%)	.675 (-29%)	-1249.1
1892	CHC	NL	77	263	23	57	10	5	1	22	8	10	60	0.217	.244 (-12%)	.316 (-23%)	.327 (-7%)	.644 (-15%)	-779.6
1893	CHC	NL	46	162	14	41	7	3	0	25	2	7	20	0.253	.279 (-10%)	.356 (-20%)	.379 (-12%)	.735 (-16%)	-528.2
1894	CHC	NL	40	136	30	42	3	0	6	16	2	12	17	0.309	.309 (avg)	.379 (-4%)	.435 (+6%)	.814 (+2%)	46.5
1895	CHC	NL	38	126	12	25	3	3	0	11	1	5	23	0.198	.296 (-33%)	.361 (-37%)	.399 (-32%)	.761 (-34%)	-827.1
1897	STL	NL	6	18	1	5	0	1	0	0	0	1	6	0.278	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	10	0	7	0	3	0
P	376	0	140	664	74	17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1884	KCU	P	2	1	12	0	0
1889	CHN	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1889	CHN	P	37	18	86	13	3
1890	CHN	P	71	44	128	14	5
1891	CHN	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1891	CHN	P	66	22	103	13	0
1892	CHN	OF	2	4	0	1	0
1892	CHN	P	75	21	156	13	4
1893	CHN	OF	2	2	0	2	0
1893	CHN	P	44	13	62	7	3
1894	CHN	OF	4	1	0	0	0
1894	CHN	P	37	12	45	5	1
1895	CHN	P	38	9	65	8	1
1897	SLN	P	6	0	7	1	0