Bill Lelivelt

Born: 10/21/1884 in Netherlands

Died: 2/14/1968 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-07-19 | Final Game: 1910-05-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: William John Lelivelt

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Biography

Bill Lelivelt was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who played during the early years of the 20th century. His career in Major League Baseball spanned from July 19, 1909, to May 6, 1910, a brief period that saw him participate in five games as a position player. Despite his short time in the majors, Lelivelt made an impression with his batting skills, finishing his career with a notable batting average of .375. He recorded three hits over his limited appearances, showcasing a potential that was not fully realized due to the brevity of his career. During this era, baseball was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a time where offensive power began to take shape. While Lelivelt did not register any home runs or RBIs, his ability to maintain a high average indicated a skillful approach at the plate. Though Lelivelt's impact on the game may have been minimal in terms of longevity and statistics, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, representing a time when the sport was still finding its identity amidst changing styles and strategies.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	5	3	2	0	1	29.0	33	11	0	5	6	3.41	0

Career ERA 3.41 vs. league average 2.67 across their career seasons — 27.9% worse than 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
1909	DET	AL	0	1	4	2	1	0	1	20.0	27	10	2	4	4.50	2.55 (-77%)	203.6
1910	DET	AL	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	6	1	3	2	1.00	2.79 (+64%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	8	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	2	0.375	0.545	0.375	0.920	0.0

Career AVG .375 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — +51.8% above league average.

Career OBP .545 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — +74.7% above league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +17.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.920 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — +45.7% above 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
1909	DET	AL	4	6	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	DET	AL	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	3	1	10	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	DET	P	4	2	1	7	0	0
1910	DET	P	1	1	0	3	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5