Billy Lauder

Born: 2/23/1874 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 5/20/1933 in Norwalk, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-06-25 | Final Game: 1903-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Lauder

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Biography

Billy Lauder, born in 1874, was a notable position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1898 until his retirement in 1903. Over the course of his career, Lauder played in 485 games, during which he amassed 478 hits and recorded a batting average of .26. He contributed significantly to his teams with 253 RBIs and demonstrated speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 59 stolen bases. Lauder's offensive output included 5 home runs, underscoring his role as a reliable hitter during the early 20th century. Lauder's playing era occurred during a transformative time in baseball, navigating the shift from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Known for his consistent hitting and base running, he was a valuable asset to the teams he played for, contributing both on offense and defense. His legacy is remembered not only for his statistics but also for his influence on the game as it evolved, laying the groundwork for future generations of players who would continue to push the boundaries of performance in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
485	1837	211	478	64	14	5	253	59	77	138	0.260	0.291	0.318	0.610	-4024.1

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 10.4% 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
1898	PHI	NL	97	361	42	95	14	7	2	67	6	19	27	0.263	.270 (-3%)	.333 (-10%)	.347 (+3%)	.680 (-3%)	-371.4
1899	PHI	NL	151	583	74	156	17	6	3	90	15	34	24	0.268	.282 (-5%)	.343 (-10%)	.366 (-9%)	.710 (-9%)	-1206.5
1901	PHA	AL	2	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1902	NY1	NL	127	490	42	115	20	1	0	43	19	10	53	0.235	.266 (-12%)	.321 (-22%)	.343 (-19%)	.665 (-20%)	-1996.4
1903	NY1	NL	108	395	52	111	13	0	0	53	19	14	34	0.281	.261 (+7%)	.316 (-3%)	.345 (-9%)	.662 (-6%)	-449.8