Bill Monroe

Born: 3/16/1878 in Knoxville, TN, USA

Died: 3/16/1915 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 151 lbs

Full name: William S. Monroe

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Biography

Bill Monroe, born in 1878, is an active position player whose career has spanned an impressive 260 games. Known for his versatility and tenacity on the field, Monroe has established himself as a reliable contributor to his team's offense. With a career batting average of .278, he consistently demonstrates his ability to get on base and drive in runs, accumulating 123 RBIs throughout his career. His offensive prowess is highlighted by 274 hits, as well as 5 home runs, showcasing his capacity to both maintain a solid batting average and deliver power when needed. In addition to his hitting skills, Monroe exhibits speed on the bases, having stolen 31 bases, which adds another dimension to his playing style. His contributions come during an era that emphasizes athleticism and strategic play, making him a notable figure in contemporary baseball. As he continues to play, Monroe's impact on the game remains significant, and he is recognized for his commitment and performance in a highly competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
260	985	156	274	32	9	5	123	31	80	0	0.278	0.342	0.344	0.686	101.6

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.686 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1899	CU	IND	7	26	7	10	1	1	3	8	0	2	0.385	—	—	—	—	0.0
1900	CU	IND	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1903	PG	EAS	3	11	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1904	PG	IND	8	28	6	4	2	1	0	2	3	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1905	PG	EAS	8	34	6	9	4	0	0	6	2	1	0.265	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	QG	EAS	13	48	6	12	2	0	0	7	3	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	-42.4
1906	BRG	EAS	12	46	11	17	4	0	0	5	7	8	0.370	—	—	—	—	-42.4
1907	BRG	NAC	20	74	12	19	2	0	0	4	4	11	0.257	.245 (+5%)	.304 (+18%)	.308 (-8%)	.613 (+5%)	112.9
1908	BRG	NAC	24	95	26	32	5	4	1	13	2	7	0.337	.240 (+40%)	.298 (+30%)	.306 (+65%)	.605 (+48%)	609.6
1909	BRG	INT	5	17	2	11	0	0	0	2	1	1	0.647	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	BRG	EAS	13	52	13	10	1	0	0	3	5	6	0.192	.249 (-23%)	.317 (-2%)	.326 (-35%)	.644 (-19%)	-107.8
1911	BRG	EAS	3	11	2	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	CAG	WES	24	90	14	29	3	1	1	13	3	4	0.322	.266 (+21%)	.336 (+6%)	.356 (+15%)	.693 (+11%)	0.0
1912	CAG	WES	43	160	14	36	1	0	0	16	1	11	0.225	.268 (-16%)	.335 (-17%)	.358 (-36%)	.694 (-27%)	-686.4
1913	CAG	WES	33	128	20	34	3	1	0	18	0	9	0.266	.259 (+2%)	.325 (-4%)	.345 (-12%)	.670 (-8%)	-156.4
1914	CAG	WES	43	162	16	44	3	0	0	24	0	12	0.272	.255 (+6%)	.322 (avg)	.339 (-14%)	.661 (-7%)	-171.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	2	25	1	1	3
2B	154	2	331	448	26	47
3B	56	56	97	136	14	10
OF	2	0	1	0	0	0
SS	48	36	92	168	19	18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1899	CU	SS	7	7	11	21	2	1
1900	CU	2B	1	1	4	4	0	1
1903	PG	1B	3	2	25	1	1	3
1903	PG	SS	1	1	0	2	0	0
1904	PG	SS	8	8	10	32	4	4
1905	PG	3B	8	8	17	27	1	5
1906	QG	3B	1	1	2	2	0	0
1906	QG	SS	12	12	26	40	7	5
1906	BRG	3B	11	11	17	25	5	1
1906	BRG	SS	1	1	1	2	0	0
1907	BRG	3B	20	20	36	45	5	1
1908	BRG	2B	1	1	1	1	0	0
1908	BRG	3B	16	16	25	37	3	3
1908	BRG	SS	7	7	17	25	3	2
1909	BRG	2B	5	0	12	13	1	1
1910	BRG	2B	2	0	7	12	1	1
1910	BRG	SS	11	0	26	44	3	6
1911	BRG	2B	3	0	5	9	1	1
1911	CAG	2B	24	0	51	70	4	7
1912	CAG	2B	43	0	103	129	8	14
1913	CAG	2B	32	0	74	89	8	10
1913	CAG	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1913	CAG	SS	1	0	1	2	0	0
1914	CAG	2B	43	0	74	121	3	12
1914	CAG	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0