Bill Massey

Born: 9/23/1870 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 10/9/1940 in Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines

MLB Debut: 1894-09-18 | Final Game: 1894-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: William Henry Massey

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Biography

Bill Massey was a professional baseball player born in 1870, whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1894 to 1909. Primarily recognized as a position player, Massey made his mark in the Major Leagues during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball epoch to a more offense-driven style of play. He appeared in 13 games over his career, demonstrating a solid hitting ability with a batting average of .283. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 5 RBIs, showcasing his capability to drive in runs when needed. Despite his limited time on the field, Massey's 15 hits in 13 games reflect a player who could make an impact in crucial moments. His career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve with the introduction of more aggressive play styles and the growing popularity of the game across the United States. While he may not be a household name today, Bill Massey's contributions during his playing years are a testament to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and talents that have shaped the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	53	7	15	3	0	0	5	0	3	2	0.283	0.321	0.340	0.661	-183.8

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career SLG .340 vs. league average .435 across their career seasons — 22.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.814 across their career seasons — 18.8% 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
1894	CIN	NL	13	53	7	15	3	0	0	5	0	3	2	0.283	.309 (-9%)	.379 (-15%)	.435 (-22%)	.814 (-19%)	-183.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	10	109	5	1	16
2B	2	12	5	4	1
3B	1	2	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1894	CIN	1B	10	109	5	1	16
1894	CIN	2B	2	12	5	4	1
1894	CIN	3B	1	2	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	10
Second Base	2
Third Base	1