Wild Bill Luhrsen

Born: 4/14/1884 in Buckley, IL, USA

Died: 8/15/1973 in Little Rock, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-08-23 | Final Game: 1913-09-13

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

Full name: William Ferdinand Luhrsen

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Biography

Wild Bill Luhrsen was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1884, whose career spanned a brief but impactful period in Major League Baseball from August 23, 1913, to September 13, 1913. During his short tenure, Luhrsen showcased his skills on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 3-1 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.48. Though he only pitched in a handful of games, Luhrsen demonstrated his ability to effectively retire batters, amassing a total of 11 strikeouts over the course of his career. Playing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of baseball, Luhrsen's contributions on the field were noteworthy, particularly given the limited opportunities afforded to pitchers of his time. With no saves recorded, his role was primarily as a starting pitcher, where he aimed to provide his team with solid innings and keep opposing offenses at bay. Despite his brief career, Wild Bill Luhrsen remains a memorable figure in the history of baseball, representing the tenacity and skill of early 20th-century pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	1	5	3	2	0	0	29.0	25	8	3	16	11	2.48	0

Career ERA 2.48 vs. league average 3.07 across their career seasons — 19.0% 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
1913	PIT	NL	3	1	5	3	2	0	0	29.0	25	8	16	11	2.48	3.07 (+19%)	-1440.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1913	PIT	NL	5	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	1	12	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1913	PIT	P	5	0	1	12	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5