Bill Mountjoy, baseball player, 1883-1885

Bill Mountjoy

Born: 12/11/1858 in London, ON, CAN

Died: 5/19/1894 in London, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1883-09-29 | Final Game: 1885-08-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: William Henry Mountjoy

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Biography

Bill Mountjoy was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1883 to 1885, contributing to the early development of the sport during a transformative era in baseball history. Born in 1858, Mountjoy made his mark in the major leagues, showcasing his talents primarily in the National League. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 31 wins and 24 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.25. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded 164 strikeouts, demonstrating his skill in a time when pitching mechanics and strategies were evolving. Mountjoy's career occurred during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to more specialized pitching roles. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant to the teams he represented. As the game grew in popularity and sophistication, players like Mountjoy helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, influencing the way the game was played in the years to come. His legacy is marked by his competitive spirit and his role in the formative years of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
31 24 57 57 56 5 0 503.7 504 182 11 110 164 3.25 0

Career ERA 3.25 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — near 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
1883 CN2 AA 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 8.0 9 2 2 3 2.25 — 0.0
1884 CN2 AA 19 12 33 33 32 3 0 289.0 274 94 43 96 2.93 3.11 (+6%) -2614.2
1885 CN2 AA 10 7 17 17 17 1 0 153.7 149 54 52 50 3.16 3.03 (-4%) -3077.8
1885 BL2 AA 2 4 6 6 6 1 0 53.0 72 32 13 15 5.43 3.03 (-79%) -657.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
59 200 25 29 2 1 0 10 0 24 0 0.145 0.257 0.165 0.422 -631.9

Career AVG .145 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career SLG .165 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 50.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.422 vs. league average 0.614 across their career seasons — 31.4% 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
1883 CN2 AA 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1884 CN2 AA 34 119 13 18 2 1 0 8 0 9 0 0.151 .243 (-38%) .278 (-18%) .327 (-43%) .606 (-32%) -492.6
1885 CN2 AA 17 60 7 10 0 0 0 2 0 8 0 0.167 .244 (-32%) .287 (+3%) .325 (-49%) .613 (-25%) -139.3
1885 BL2 AA 7 18 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0.056 — — — — -139.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 0 3 1 0 1
P 57 0 16 93 11 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1883 CN2 P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1884 CN2 OF 2 0 2 1 0 1
1884 CN2 P 33 0 13 55 6 2
1885 CN2 P 17 0 2 25 3 0
1885 BL2 OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1885 BL2 P 6 0 1 12 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 57
Center Field 2
Right Field 1