Bill McClellan

Born: 3/22/1856 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 7/3/1929 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1878-05-20 | Final Game: 1888-10-17

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 156 lbs

Full name: William Henry McClellan

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Biography

Bill McClellan, born in 1856, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1878 to 1888, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of 792 games, McClellan amassed 773 hits and demonstrated a keen ability to reach base, finishing his career with a batting average of .242. While he was not known for his power, hitting only 6 home runs, he contributed significantly to his teams with 304 RBIs and showcased his speed on the bases with 132 stolen bases. McClellan's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during his era, as players began to emphasize speed and agility. His contributions to the game were part of a larger narrative of growth and change in Major League Baseball, as teams began to explore different strategies and player roles. Though he may not be a household name today, Bill McClellan's impact on the game during its formative years remains a testament to the evolution of baseball in America.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
792	3197	533	773	129	33	6	304	132	274	185	0.242	0.305	0.308	0.613	-762.6

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .295 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.613 vs. league average 0.631 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
1878	CHC	NL	48	205	26	46	6	1	0	29	0	2	13	0.224	.259 (-13%)	.278 (-17%)	.319 (-17%)	.597 (-17%)	-514.2
1881	PRO	NL	68	259	30	43	3	1	0	16	0	15	21	0.166	.260 (-36%)	.290 (-27%)	.338 (-45%)	.628 (-37%)	-1446.2
1883	PHI	NL	80	326	42	75	21	4	1	33	0	19	18	0.230	.257 (-11%)	.285 (-5%)	.345 (-5%)	.631 (-5%)	-243.9
1884	PHI	NL	111	450	71	116	13	2	3	33	0	28	43	0.258	.243 (+6%)	.278 (+8%)	.327 (-4%)	.606 (+2%)	252.8
1885	BR3	AA	112	464	85	124	22	7	0	46	0	28	0	0.267	.244 (+10%)	.287 (+10%)	.325 (+6%)	.613 (+8%)	681.5
1886	BR3	AA	141	595	131	152	33	9	1	68	43	56	0	0.255	.246 (+4%)	.302 (+6%)	.331 (+4%)	.634 (+5%)	632.8
1887	BR3	AA	136	548	109	144	24	6	1	53	70	80	45	0.263	.270 (-3%)	.331 (+9%)	.373 (-11%)	.705 (-1%)	216.9
1888	BR3	AA	74	278	33	57	7	3	0	21	13	40	40	0.205	.238 (-14%)	.290 (+6%)	.319 (-21%)	.610 (-8%)	-190.8
1888	CL3	AA	22	72	6	16	0	0	0	5	6	6	5	0.222	.238 (-7%)	.290 (-3%)	.319 (-31%)	.610 (-17%)	-190.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	436	1202	1312	302	177
3B	58	65	86	29	9
OF	54	73	10	11	0
SS	246	381	741	200	65

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1878	CHN	2B	42	87	139	35	15
1878	CHN	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1878	CHN	SS	5	2	20	5	0
1881	PRO	2B	1	2	3	0	0
1881	PRO	OF	17	21	3	4	0
1881	PRO	SS	50	59	147	35	18
1883	PHI	3B	1	0	2	0	0
1883	PHI	OF	2	5	0	3	0
1883	PHI	SS	78	152	254	72	25
1884	PHI	OF	1	0	0	1	0
1884	PHI	SS	111	165	313	83	22
1885	BR3	2B	55	172	177	38	20
1885	BR3	3B	57	65	84	29	9
1886	BR3	2B	141	423	435	88	64
1887	BR3	2B	136	366	397	105	52
1888	BR3	2B	56	145	149	31	23
1888	BR3	OF	18	36	4	1	0
1888	CL3	2B	5	7	12	5	3
1888	CL3	OF	15	11	3	2	0
1888	CL3	SS	2	3	7	5	0