Bill Kellogg, baseball player, 1914-1914

Bill Kellogg

Born: 5/25/1884 in Albany, NY, USA

Died: 12/12/1971 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-14 | Final Game: 1914-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 153 lbs

Full name: William Dearstyne Kellogg

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Biography

Bill Kellogg was a professional baseball player born in 1884 who played in the early 20th century, specifically from 1914 to 1914. As a position player, he made a modest impact in Major League Baseball, participating in a total of 71 games during his brief career. Kellogg recorded 22 hits, contributing to a batting average of .175. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 7 runs and showcased his speed on the basepaths with 7 stolen bases. Kellogg's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a time that would soon embrace more offensive play. Although his statistics may not reflect a standout player, his role in the game as a position player during this time is part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. His contributions, though limited in scope, are a reminder of the many athletes who have shaped the sport in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
71 126 14 22 0 1 0 7 7 14 28 0.175 0.262 0.190 0.453 -638.6

Career AVG .175 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career OBP .262 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career SLG .190 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 43.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.453 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 31.5% 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
1914 CIN NL 71 126 14 22 0 1 0 7 7 14 28 0.175 .255 (-32%) .322 (-19%) .339 (-44%) .661 (-32%) -638.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 38 0 311 14 4 16
2B 11 0 21 21 2 2
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 CIN 1B 38 0 311 14 4 16
1914 CIN 2B 11 0 21 21 2 2
1914 CIN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1914 CIN OF 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 38
Second Base 12
Third Base 1
Center Field 2