Bill Kay, baseball player, 1907-1907

Bill Kay

Born: 2/5/1878 in New Castle, VA, USA

Died: 12/3/1945 in Roanoke, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-08-12 | Final Game: 1907-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Walter Brocton Kay

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Biography

Bill Kay, born in 1878, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1907 to 1912, during a transitional period in baseball that was moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive game. Kay played as a position player and appeared in 25 games, showcasing his skills primarily at the plate. He finished his career with an impressive batting average of .333, a notable achievement that underscored his offensive capabilities. Throughout his brief career, Kay recorded 20 hits and drove in 7 runs, although he did not hit any home runs. His contributions on the base paths were limited, as evidenced by his zero stolen bases. Despite the limited scope of his career, Kay's performance during the early years of the 1900s highlights the evolving nature of the game and the diverse skill sets players brought to the field during this formative time in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 60 8 20 1 1 0 7 0 0 11 0.333 0.333 0.383 0.717 115.1

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +35.9% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career SLG .383 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — +24.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.717 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — +16.9% 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
1907 WSN AL 25 60 8 20 1 1 0 7 0 0 11 0.333 .245 (+36%) .304 (+10%) .308 (+24%) .613 (+17%) 115.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 12 12 19 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1907 WS1 OF 12 12 19 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 12

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Roanoke College Salem VA 1901