Bill Lathrop

Born: 8/12/1891 in Hanover, WI, USA

Died: 11/20/1958 in Janesville, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-07-29 | Final Game: 1914-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 184 lbs

Full name: William George Lathrop

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Biography

Bill Lathrop was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1891, who played in the Major Leagues during the early 20th century, specifically from 1913 until 1914. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, just before the sport began to embrace the offensive explosion that characterized the 1920s. Lathrop made his mark primarily with a record of 1-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.06, showcasing his ability to compete on the mound during a time when pitching was crucial to the game. Throughout his brief career, Lathrop accumulated 16 strikeouts, reflecting his capability to retire batters effectively despite not securing any saves. While his tenure in Major League Baseball was short-lived, Lathrop's performance contributed to the competitive landscape of his era, where pitchers often faced the challenges of evolving batting techniques and the increasing popularity of the game itself. His legacy, though modest in terms of statistics, is a reminder of the many players who shaped the early days of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	25	1	0	0	0	64.7	57	22	0	31	16	3.06	0

Career ERA 3.06 vs. league average 2.98 across their career seasons — near 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
1913	CHW	AL	0	1	6	0	0	0	0	17.0	16	8	12	9	4.24	3.07 (-38%)	-
1914	CHW	AL	1	2	19	1	0	0	0	47.7	41	14	19	7	2.64	2.93 (+10%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	16	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	5	0.000	0.059	0.000	0.059	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .059 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 81.8% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.059 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 91.2% 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
1913	CHW	AL	6	4	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	CHW	AL	19	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	25	0	0	25	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1913	CHA	P	6	0	0	6	0	0
1914	CHA	P	19	0	0	19	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	25

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Notre Dame	South Bend	IN	1912