Bill Kienzle

Born: 3/12/1860 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 4/16/1910 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-09-15 | Final Game: 1884-08-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 166 lbs

Full name: William Kienzle

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Biography

Bill Kienzle was a professional baseball player born in 1860, who played as a position player from 1882 to 1884. His career spanned a transformative period in baseball history, transitioning from the early days of the sport into a more organized and competitive era. Kienzle appeared in 76 games, where he made a notable impact with a total of 87 hits and a batting average of .262. While he did not record any home runs during his time in the major leagues, he contributed 9 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to support his teammates offensively. Kienzle's playing career coincided with the emergence of professional leagues and the establishment of baseball as America's pastime. Despite not being a power hitter, his consistent hitting ability was valuable to his teams. Kienzle's legacy, while not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, reflects the essential role of all players in the development of baseball during its formative years. His contributions laid the groundwork for the future of the game, as baseball continued to evolve and grow in popularity throughout the late 19th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
76	332	84	87	16	10	0	9	0	26	0	0.262	0.316	0.370	0.686	371.6

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — +13.5% above league average.

Career SLG .370 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.686 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — +13.2% 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
1882	PH4	AA	9	33	8	11	3	2	0	9	0	5	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1884	PHU	UA	67	299	76	76	13	8	0	0	0	21	0	0.254	.243 (+4%)	.278 (+9%)	.327 (+7%)	.606 (+8%)	371.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	76	0	102	19	34	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1882	PH4	OF	9	0	15	1	3	0
1884	PHU	OF	67	0	87	18	31	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	76