Bill Mueller

Born: 11/9/1920 in Bay City, MI, USA

Died: 10/24/2001 in Glenview, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-08-29 | Final Game: 1945-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Lawrence Mueller

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Biography

Bill Mueller was a professional baseball player born in 1920, who played primarily as a position player during his career from 1942 to 1945. He made a modest impact in Major League Baseball, participating in 39 games and finishing with a batting average of .149. Despite the challenges of competing during World War II, Mueller demonstrated his skills on the field, collecting 14 hits, including 5 runs batted in and 3 stolen bases. Mueller's career unfolded during a time when many professional athletes were called to serve in the military, which led to a unique and often competitive landscape within the league. Though he did not record any home runs, his presence in the lineup contributed to the team dynamics of the era. After retiring in 1945, Mueller's brief but notable stint in Major League Baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game's history, reflecting the perseverance and dedication of players during challenging times.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
39	94	8	14	1	0	0	5	3	14	10	0.149	0.266	0.160	0.426	-401.4

Career AVG .149 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career SLG .160 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 54.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.426 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — 37.2% 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
1942	CHW	AL	26	85	5	14	1	0	0	5	2	12	9	0.165	.253 (-35%)	.323 (-15%)	.349 (-50%)	.672 (-33%)	-401.4
1945	CHW	AL	13	9	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	33	0	88	7	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	CHA	OF	26	0	81	7	2	1
1945	CHA	OF	7	0	7	0	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	28
Right Field	5