Billy Klusman

Born: 3/24/1865 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 6/24/1907 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-06-21 | Final Game: 1890-05-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William F. Klusman

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Biography

Billy Klusman, born in 1865, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century, a time characterized by the early evolution of the sport. His career spanned from 1888 to 1890, during which he played primarily as a position player. Klusman participated in 43 games, recording 36 hits, 3 home runs, and driving in 22 RBIs. His batting average stood at .209, and he demonstrated a measure of speed on the basepaths with 4 stolen bases. Although Klusman's career was relatively brief, he contributed to the formative years of Major League Baseball, a period marked by the transition from the game's early, rough-and-tumble days to a more organized and professional structure. Klusman's performance, characterized by sporadic power and a competitive spirit, reflected the evolving nature of baseball during a pivotal era in the sport's history. His involvement in the game, although not extensively documented in the annals of baseball lore, serves as a reminder of the many players who shaped the early landscape of America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
43	172	18	36	8	1	3	22	4	6	13	0.209	0.236	0.320	0.556	-400.2

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career OBP .236 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.556 vs. league average 0.657 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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
1888	BSN	NL	28	107	9	18	4	0	2	11	3	5	13	0.168	.238 (-29%)	.290 (-29%)	.319 (-18%)	.610 (-24%)	-380.6
1890	SL4	AA	15	65	9	18	4	1	1	11	1	1	0	0.277	.260 (+6%)	.336 (-15%)	.351 (+18%)	.687 (+2%)	-19.5