Bill Lindsay

Born: 2/24/1881 in Madison, NC, USA

Died: 7/14/1963 in Greensboro, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-06-21 | Final Game: 1911-07-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William Gibbons Lindsay

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Biography

Bill Lindsay was a professional baseball player born in 1881, who played as a position player during the early 20th century. His Major League Baseball career spanned from June 21, 1911, to July 23, 1911, during a time when the game was transitioning into a new era of offensive play. In his brief stint in the majors, Lindsay appeared in 19 games, where he showcased his hitting ability by collecting 16 hits, resulting in a batting average of .242. Though he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's offensive efforts with 5 RBIs and demonstrated some speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Lindsay's career, while short, occurred during a fascinating period in baseball history, marked by the dominance of the deadball era's playing style, emphasizing contact hitting and speed over power. His impact on the game, although limited in terms of longevity, reflects the experiences of many players of his time who often faced challenges in securing stable positions in a rapidly evolving sport. Though he remains a lesser-known figure in baseball history, Bill Lindsay's contributions reflect the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
21.0	18.0	2.0	5.0	0	0	0	0	3.0	0	0	0.278	0.381	0.278	0.659

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
12.0	0	0	4.0	3.0	0	0	0.0	43.0	25.0	10.0	2.0	0	0	2.41

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1913	21.0	18.0	2.0	5.0	0	0	0	0	3.0	0	0	0.278	0.381	0.278	0.659

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1913	12.0	0	0	4.0	3.0	0	0	0.0	43.0	25.0	10.0	2.0	0	0	2.41

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	66	6	16	2	0	0	5	2	1	6	0.242	0.265	0.273	0.537	-244.9

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.537 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 22.5% 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
1911	CLE	AL	19	66	6	16	2	0	0	5	2	1	6	0.242	.266 (-9%)	.336 (-21%)	.356 (-24%)	.693 (-22%)	-244.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	1	1	0	0
3B	15	0	13	40	7	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	CLE	2B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1911	CLE	3B	15	0	13	40	7	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1
Third Base	15

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Guilford College	Greensboro	NC	1904, 1905, 1906