Bill Lindsay

Born: 6/12/1891 in Lexington, MO, USA

Died: 9/1/1914 in Chicago, IL, USA

Throws: R

Full name: William Lindsay

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Biography

Bill Lindsay, born in 1891, is an active pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound. With a career record of 26-10 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.46, he has established himself as a formidable presence in the league. Lindsay's ability to strike out batters is notable, with a total of 228 strikeouts to his name, showcasing his effectiveness and dominance in games. Throughout his career, Lindsay's playing style emphasizes precision and control, which has allowed him to maintain a strong performance in an era marked by a blend of traditional and modern pitching techniques. While he has yet to record any saves, his contributions to his team's success are evident in his winning record and low ERA. As he continues to compete at the highest level, Lindsay remains a significant figure in the current landscape of baseball, demonstrating the enduring appeal and skill of a seasoned pitcher.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
26 10 43 33 29 3 0 314.7 265 86 4 85 228 2.46 0

Career ERA 2.46 vs. league average 3.00 across their career seasons — 18.1% better 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 KCG WES 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 4 0 3 16 0.00 2.55 (+100%) 0.0
1910 KCG WES 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 8.0 8 6 4 7 6.75 — 0.0
1910 LEL WES 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 5 1 3 10 1.00 2.79 (+64%) 0.0
1911 CAG WES 6 0 8 6 6 1 0 54.7 48 15 12 47 2.47 3.37 (+27%) 1932.1
1912 CAG WES 6 3 11 8 6 0 0 77.3 63 15 20 38 1.75 3.36 (+48%) 973.4
1913 CAG WES 8 6 16 11 11 1 0 115.3 108 44 34 96 3.43 3.07 (-12%) 3155.6
1914 CAG WES 4 0 5 5 3 1 0 41.3 29 5 9 14 1.09 2.93 (+63%) 183.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
100 293 44 80 6 4 1 29 1 21 0 0.273 0.324 0.331 0.655 -362.6

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .331 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.655 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — near 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 KCG WES 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1910 KCG WES 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1910 LEL WES 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1911 CAG WES 23 58 10 18 2 0 1 9 0 5 0 0.310 .266 (+16%) .336 (+9%) .356 (+11%) .693 (+10%) 96.1
1912 CAG WES 29 92 13 19 1 1 0 3 1 5 0 0.207 .268 (-23%) .335 (-26%) .358 (-33%) .694 (-30%) -458.6
1913 CAG WES 37 114 13 31 3 3 0 13 0 8 0 0.272 .259 (+5%) .325 (avg) .345 (+2%) .670 (+1%) -0.1
1914 CAG WES 8 20 7 10 0 0 0 4 0 3 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 56 0 84 8 4 3
P 43 0 18 102 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1909 KCG P 1 0 0 3 0 0
1910 KCG P 1 0 1 4 0 0
1910 LEL P 1 0 0 4 0 0
1911 CAG 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1911 CAG OF 12 0 13 5 1 2
1911 CAG P 8 0 3 19 0 0
1912 CAG OF 18 0 37 2 1 0
1912 CAG P 11 0 3 28 0 0
1913 CAG OF 23 0 31 1 2 1
1913 CAG P 16 0 10 29 1 1
1914 CAG OF 3 0 3 0 0 0
1914 CAG P 5 0 1 15 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 43
First Base 1
Left Field 14
Center Field 30
Right Field 12