Bill Lewis, baseball player, 1933-1936

Bill Lewis

Born: 10/15/1904 in Ripley, TN, USA

Died: 10/24/1977 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-06-03 | Final Game: 1936-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William Henry Lewis

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Bill Lewis, born in 1904, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the mid-1930s. His career spanned from 1933 to 1936, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a time when offensive production began to rise. Lewis played primarily as a position player and participated in a total of 50 games. He registered 33 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 11 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offense. With a remarkable batting average of .327, Lewis demonstrated an impressive level of skill at the plate that was noteworthy for his era. Despite his limited playing time in the majors, Lewis's performance highlighted his potential and the impact he could have had if given more opportunities. His solitary home run, along with his consistent hitting, offered a glimpse into his playing style, which emphasized contact and offensive efficiency. Although he did not steal any bases during his career, his contributions were more about timely hitting rather than speed on the basepaths. Ultimately, Bill Lewis remains a part of baseball history, representing a time when the game was evolving and players were beginning to redefine their roles on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
50 101 20 33 3 0 1 11 0 15 11 0.327 0.414 0.386 0.800 64.7

Career AVG .327 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — +17.5% above league average.

Career OBP .414 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — +21.4% above league average.

Career SLG .386 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.800 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — +8.9% 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
1933 STL NL 15 35 8 14 1 0 1 8 0 2 3 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1935 BSN NL 6 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1936 BSN NL 29 62 11 19 2 0 0 3 0 12 7 0.306 .283 (+8%) .349 (+20%) .404 (-16%) .753 (+1%) 64.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 30 0 93 13 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1933 SLN C 8 0 44 4 0 0
1935 BSN C 1 0 0 0 0 0
1936 BSN C 21 0 49 9 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 30