Willie Kamm

Born: 2/2/1900 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 12/21/1988 in Belmont, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-18 | Final Game: 1935-05-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Edward Kamm

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Biography

Willie Kamm was a prominent American baseball player whose career spanned from 1923 to 1935. Born in 1900, Kamm established himself as a reliable position player during an era that witnessed the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play. Over the course of his career, he participated in 1,693 games, accumulating 1,643 hits and achieving a batting average of .281. Known for his consistency at the plate, Kamm recorded 29 home runs and drove in 826 runs, solidifying his reputation as a key offensive contributor. In addition to his hitting prowess, Kamm showcased speed on the bases, finishing his career with 126 stolen bases. His ability to combine solid hitting with base running made him a valuable asset to his teams. Kamm's career unfolded during the 1920s and early 1930s, a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the emergence of power hitters and the growing popularity of baseball as America's pastime. His contributions to the sport remain a testament to his skill and dedication, making him a notable figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1693	5851	802	1643	348	85	29	826	126	824	405	0.281	0.372	0.384	0.756	4739.4

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .372 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Career SLG .384 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.756 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — near 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
1923	CHW	AL	149	544	57	159	39	9	6	87	18	62	82	0.292	.282 (+3%)	.344 (+6%)	.390 (+10%)	.734 (+8%)	944.3
1924	CHW	AL	147	528	58	134	28	6	6	93	10	64	59	0.254	.283 (-11%)	.345 (-3%)	.389 (-7%)	.734 (-5%)	-458.2
1925	CHW	AL	152	509	82	142	32	4	6	83	11	90	36	0.279	.288 (-3%)	.349 (+12%)	.407 (-3%)	.756 (+4%)	741.4
1926	CHW	AL	143	480	63	141	24	10	0	62	12	77	24	0.294	.279 (+5%)	.345 (+14%)	.390 (-1%)	.735 (+6%)	884.8
1927	CHW	AL	148	540	85	146	32	13	0	59	8	70	18	0.270	.282 (-4%)	.344 (+3%)	.392 (-4%)	.736 (-1%)	-27.7
1928	CHW	AL	155	552	70	170	30	12	1	84	17	73	22	0.308	.280 (+10%)	.342 (+14%)	.395 (+4%)	.737 (+9%)	1201.9
1929	CHW	AL	147	523	72	140	33	6	3	63	12	75	23	0.268	.289 (-7%)	.353 (+3%)	.415 (-11%)	.769 (-5%)	-363.9
1930	CHW	AL	112	331	49	89	21	6	3	47	5	51	20	0.269	.293 (-9%)	.354 (+4%)	.429 (-8%)	.784 (-3%)	-86.9
1931	CHW	AL	18	59	9	15	4	1	0	9	1	7	6	0.254	.276 (-8%)	.338 (-1%)	.388 (-8%)	.726 (-5%)	-47.6
1931	CLE	AL	114	410	68	121	31	4	0	66	13	64	13	0.295	.276 (+7%)	.338 (+16%)	.388 (avg)	.726 (+8%)	-47.6
1932	CLE	AL	148	524	76	150	34	9	3	83	6	75	36	0.286	.275 (+4%)	.335 (+13%)	.391 (+3%)	.726 (+8%)	1024.0
1933	CLE	AL	133	447	59	126	17	2	1	47	6	54	27	0.282	.270 (+4%)	.329 (+9%)	.377 (-11%)	.707 (-2%)	56.7
1934	CLE	AL	121	386	52	104	23	3	0	42	7	62	38	0.269	.278 (-3%)	.340 (+9%)	.392 (-12%)	.733 (-2%)	39.9
1935	CLE	AL	6	18	2	6	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1674	0	2151	3345	185	299

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1923	CHA	3B	149	173	352	22	29
1924	CHA	3B	146	190	312	15	31
1925	CHA	3B	152	182	310	22	32
1926	CHA	3B	142	177	323	11	16
1927	CHA	3B	146	236	279	15	21
1928	CHA	3B	155	243	278	12	33
1929	CHA	3B	145	221	270	11	27
1930	CHA	3B	106	142	209	23	17
1931	CHA	3B	18	29	32	4	4
1931	CLE	3B	114	129	208	19	29
1932	CLE	3B	148	164	299	16	20
1933	CLE	3B	131	153	221	6	16
1934	CLE	3B	118	109	248	8	24
1935	CLE	3B	4	3	4	1	0