Billy Mullen, baseball player, 1920-1928

Billy Mullen

Born: 1/23/1896 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 5/4/1971 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-10-02 | Final Game: 1928-06-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William John Mullen

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Biography

Billy Mullen was a professional baseball player born in 1896, whose career spanned from 1920 to 1928. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 36 games during his tenure in Major League Baseball. Mullen recorded 11 hits, contributing to a batting average of .22. Despite not hitting any home runs, he managed to drive in 2 runs and stole 1 base throughout his career. Mullen's time in the league coincided with a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. While his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the game's stars, Mullen's experience reflects the landscape of early 20th-century baseball, where many players shaped the foundation of the sport during its formative years. His legacy, though modest in numbers, is part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the diverse roles players have fulfilled in the evolution of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
36 50 5 11 1 0 0 2 1 10 6 0.220 0.350 0.240 0.590 0.0

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.590 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 19.1% 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
1920 SLA AL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1921 SLA AL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1923 BRO NL 4 11 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1926 DET AL 11 13 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 1 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1928 SLA AL 15 18 2 7 1 0 0 2 0 3 4 0.389 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
3B 21 0 13 25 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1920 SLA 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1921 SLA 3B 2 0 2 2 0 0
1923 BRO 3B 4 0 1 6 1 0
1926 DET 3B 9 0 6 8 2 0
1928 SLA 3B 6 0 4 9 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 21