Bill Kirksieck

Born: 12/6/1913 in Ulm, AR, USA

Died: 3/11/1970 in Stuttgart, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-06-21 | Final Game: 1939-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Wayman William Kirksieck

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Biography

Bill Kirksieck was a professional baseball player born in 1913, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the 1939 season. His career spanned from June 21 to September 30 of that year, during which he appeared in 25 games. Despite the limited duration of his career, Kirksieck became a part of baseball history, representing an era marked by the impending changes of World War II and the evolving landscape of the sport. Throughout his time in the majors, Kirksieck recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .083, with no home runs or runs batted in. He did not register any stolen bases, highlighting the challenges he faced in establishing himself at the highest level of competition. While his statistics may not reflect a long or impactful career, the experience of playing in the major leagues during this transitional period in baseball is a testament to his talent and dedication to the game. Kirksieck's brief tenure serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their time in the spotlight was short-lived.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	23	2	1	0	0	62.7	81	50	13	32	13	7.18	0

Career ERA 7.18 vs. league average 4.28 across their career seasons — 67.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1939	PHI	NL	0	2	23	2	1	0	0	62.7	81	50	32	13	7.18	4.28 (-68%)	-4125.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	12	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.083	0.214	0.083	0.298	0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 69.6% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 78.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.298 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 59.5% 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
1939	PHI	NL	25	12	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	23	0	1	11	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1939	PHI	P	23	0	1	11	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	23

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Arkansas at Monticello	Monticello	AR	1933, 1934, 1935