Bill McGill

Born: 6/29/1880 in Galva, KS, USA

Died: 8/7/1959 in Alva, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-09-16 | Final Game: 1907-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Jacob McGill

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Biography

Bill McGill was a professional baseball pitcher active in the early 20th century, with a career spanning from 1907 to 1909. Born in 1880, McGill made his mark in the sport during a period that saw the game transitioning from the deadball era toward a more offensive style of play. He played for a brief period, but his contributions were noteworthy in a time when the landscape of baseball was rapidly evolving. McGill finished his career with a record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.44 over his limited appearances on the mound. He recorded a total of 8 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to put batters away despite the brevity of his time in the major leagues. While he did not secure any saves, his presence in the game during its formative years adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the diverse paths of those who have played the game at the highest level.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	2	2	1	0	0	18.3	22	7	0	2	8	3.44	0

Career ERA 3.44 vs. league average 2.50 across their career seasons — 37.5% worse 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
1907	SLA	AL	1	0	2	2	1	0	0	18.3	22	7	2	8	3.44	2.50 (-38%)	398.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	9	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.613 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
1907	SLA	AL	2	9	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	2	2	5	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	SLA	P	2	2	2	5	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Friends University	Wichita	KS	1904, 1905
Northwestern Oklahoma State University	Alva	OK	1903