Billy Milligan

Born: 8/19/1878 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 10/14/1928 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-04-30 | Final Game: 1904-05-15

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'7"

Full name: William Joseph Milligan

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Biography

Billy Milligan was an American professional baseball player born in 1878, whose career spanned from 1901 to 1904. He played as a position player, participating in a total of 12 games during his brief stint in Major League Baseball. Milligan recorded 6 hits and 1 home run, contributing 3 RBIs to his teams' efforts while finishing his career with a batting average of .25. Despite not being a prolific player, he carved out a place in the early 20th-century baseball landscape, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-focused game. Milligan's playing career, while limited, occurred during an exciting period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving with new strategies and styles. His performance metrics illustrate a determined player who made the most of his opportunities on the field, demonstrating the competitive spirit that defined the era. Although he did not achieve long-term fame or significant statistical milestones, Milligan remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's early history, representing the many players who contributed to the game's development during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	4	11	4	3	0	2	58.0	79	31	3	18	11	4.81	0

Career ERA 4.81 vs. league average 3.05 across their career seasons — 58.0% 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
1901	PHA	AL	0	3	6	3	2	0	0	33.0	43	16	14	5	4.36	3.49 (-25%)	-818.9
1904	NY1	NL	0	1	5	1	1	0	2	25.0	36	15	4	6	5.40	2.66 (-103%)	-577.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	24	7	6	1	1	1	3	0	3	4	0.250	0.333	0.500	0.833	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +47.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.653 across their career seasons — +27.6% above 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
1901	PHA	AL	7	15	5	5	0	1	1	3	0	1	3	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1904	NY1	NL	5	9	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
P	11	1	2	15	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E
1901	PHA	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1901	PHA	P	6	0	1	8	0
1904	NY1	P	5	1	1	7	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11
Right Field	1