Bill Lauterborn

Born: 6/9/1879 in Hornell, NY, USA

Died: 4/19/1965 in Andover, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-09-20 | Final Game: 1905-08-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: William Bernard Lauterborn

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Biography

Bill Lauterborn was a professional baseball player born in 1879, who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the early 20th century, specifically from 1904 to 1905. As a position player, he participated in a total of 87 games across his brief career, showcasing his skills primarily with the bat. Lauterborn recorded 56 hits and finished with a batting average of .208, contributing 11 runs batted in (RBIs) and 2 stolen bases. Notably, he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league, which was reflective of the playing style of the era, characterized by a focus on contact hitting rather than power. Playing at a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game, Lauterborn's career unfolded amidst a landscape that emphasized speed and strategy on the base paths. Although his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the league’s stars, his experience in the major leagues during this transformative period in baseball history offers valuable insight into the evolution of the game and the players who laid the groundwork for future generations. Lauterborn’s legacy, while modest in terms of numbers, is a testament to the dedication of players in the early phases of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
87	269	18	56	3	1	0	11	2	13	33	0.208	0.250	0.227	0.477	-1016.6

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career SLG .227 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.477 vs. league average 0.626 across their career seasons — 23.9% 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
1904	BSN	NL	20	69	7	19	2	0	0	2	1	1	8	0.275	.246 (+12%)	.300 (-5%)	.321 (-5%)	.622 (-5%)	-62.9
1905	BSN	NL	67	200	11	37	1	1	0	9	1	12	25	0.185	.248 (-25%)	.307 (-22%)	.322 (-38%)	.629 (-30%)	-953.7