Bill Nagel, baseball player, 1939-1945

Bill Nagel

Born: 8/19/1915 in Memphis, TN, USA

Died: 10/8/1981 in Freehold, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-04-20 | Final Game: 1945-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Taylor Nagel

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Biography

Bill Nagel, born in 1915, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1945. Primarily playing as a position player, Nagel appeared in 189 games during his career, where he recorded 140 hits and hit 15 home runs, driving in 72 runs. Despite finishing with a batting average of .227, he showcased his versatility and ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Known for his speed on the bases, Nagel also recorded 5 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Nagel's career spanned a tumultuous period in American history, coinciding with World War II, which significantly affected the composition of Major League rosters. Many players were enlisted, providing opportunities for younger and lesser-known talents like Nagel to step into the spotlight. His contributions during this era, while perhaps not statistically overwhelming, were indicative of the resilience and adaptability required of players during challenging times. Nagel remains a part of baseball history, representing a generation of athletes who played with passion and dedication amidst the backdrop of global conflict.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 7 4 1 1 0 12.00 0

Career ERA 12.00 vs. league average 4.28 across their career seasons — 180.1% 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
1939 PHA AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 7 4 1 0 12.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
189 617 62 140 30 8 15 72 5 43 141 0.227 0.281 0.374 0.655 -1083.8

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.655 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 7.5% 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
1939 PHA AL 105 341 39 86 19 4 12 39 2 25 86 0.252 .274 (-8%) .342 (-10%) .393 (+11%) .735 (+1%) -43.8
1941 PHI NL 17 56 2 8 1 1 0 6 0 3 14 0.143 .262 (-46%) .332 (-44%) .373 (-47%) .705 (-46%) -426.5
1945 CHW AL 67 220 21 46 10 3 3 27 3 15 41 0.209 .260 (-20%) .328 (-20%) .354 (-9%) .683 (-14%) -613.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 57 0 503 34 9 42
2B 68 0 120 175 18 35
3B 45 0 35 82 7 4
OF 2 0 8 0 0 0
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 PHA 2B 56 0 100 137 14 28
1939 PHA 3B 43 0 34 81 7 4
1939 PHA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1941 PHI 2B 12 0 20 38 4 7
1941 PHI 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1941 PHI OF 2 0 8 0 0 0
1945 CHA 1B 57 0 503 34 9 42
1945 CHA 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 57
Second Base 67
Third Base 46
Left Field 2