Bill Krieg, baseball player, 1884-1887

Bill Krieg

Born: 1/29/1859 in Petersburg, IL, USA

Died: 3/25/1930 in Chillicothe, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-04-20 | Final Game: 1887-06-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Frederick Krieg

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Biography

Bill Krieg was a professional baseball player born in 1859, whose career spanned from 1884 to 1887. A versatile position player, Krieg participated in 141 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 127 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate, and finished his career with a batting average of .237. His offensive contributions included 4 home runs and 37 runs batted in, reflecting his capability as a run producer during an era when the game was evolving and offensive strategies were being developed. Krieg's playing career unfolded during the formative years of professional baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic offensive approach. While his statistics may not have placed him among the game’s elite, his presence on the field and contributions to his teams highlighted the grit and determination that defined many players of his time. He also managed to steal 4 bases, indicating a measure of speed and agility that added to his overall value as a player. After retiring on June 15, 1887, Krieg remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his role in the early days of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
141 535 62 127 29 8 4 37 4 23 19 0.237 0.270 0.344 0.614 -264.9

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career OBP .270 vs. league average .299 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.614 vs. league average 0.637 across their career seasons — near 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
1884 CHU UA 71 279 35 69 15 4 0 0 0 11 0 0.247 .243 (+2%) .278 (-1%) .327 (+1%) .606 (avg) -34.2
1885 BR3 AA 17 60 7 9 4 0 1 5 0 2 0 0.150 .244 (-39%) .287 (-38%) .325 (-18%) .613 (-28%) -248.7
1885 CHC NL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — -248.7
1886 WS8 NL 27 98 11 25 6 3 1 15 2 3 12 0.255 .246 (+4%) .302 (-8%) .331 (+23%) .634 (+8%) 59.1
1887 WS8 NL 25 95 9 24 4 1 2 17 2 7 5 0.253 .270 (-7%) .331 (-6%) .373 (+1%) .705 (-2%) -41.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 49 0 411 11 14 15
C 65 0 491 132 49 3
OF 29 0 44 2 17 1
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 CHU 1B 1 0 6 0 1 0
1884 CHU C 52 0 429 115 40 3
1884 CHU OF 20 0 36 2 16 1
1884 CHU SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1885 BR3 1B 5 0 38 1 3 3
1885 BR3 C 12 0 56 15 7 0
1885 CHN C 1 0 6 2 2 0
1886 WS8 1B 27 0 227 5 6 7
1887 WS8 1B 16 0 140 5 4 5
1887 WS8 OF 9 0 8 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 65
First Base 49
Shortstop 1
Left Field 20
Center Field 8
Right Field 2