Billy Kinloch

Born: 3/21/1874 in Providence, RI, USA

Died: 2/15/1931 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-08-01 | Final Game: 1895-08-01

Full name: William Francis Kinloch

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Biography

Billy Kinloch was a professional baseball player born in 1874, who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned a single day on August 1, 1895, when he played one game as a position player. Despite the brevity of his tenure, Kinloch made an impact by recording one hit in his only game, resulting in a batting average of .333. His performance, while limited, exemplified the competitive spirit of players during an era characterized by the evolution of baseball from its formative years into a more organized and commercialized sport. Kinloch's time in the league reflects the unique landscape of baseball in the 1890s, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era into a time of increasing fan engagement and media attention. Although Kinloch did not accumulate extensive statistics over a lengthy career—finishing with no home runs, no runs batted in, and no stolen bases—his singular appearance remains a testament to the countless players who sought to make their mark in the early days of professional baseball. Kinloch’s story serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of baseball history, where even the most ephemeral careers contributed to the sport's enduring legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — +12.5% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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
1895	STL	NL	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	4	1	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1895	SLN	3B	1	0	4	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	1