Bill Narleski

Born: 3/9/1900 in Perth Amboy, NJ, USA

Died: 7/20/1964 in Camden, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-18 | Final Game: 1930-06-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Edward Narleski

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Biography

Bill Narleski was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief but notable career that spanned from 1929 to 1930. Primarily a position player, Narleski played in a total of 135 games, showcasing his skills in the midst of a transitional period in baseball. With a batting average of .265, he recorded 95 hits and drove in 32 runs, demonstrating his capability as a competent hitter, although he did not hit any home runs throughout his career. His ability to contribute on the bases was evident as he successfully stole 4 bases. Playing during an era that was shifting from the deadball style of play to a more modern offensive approach, Narleski’s style was characterized by a focus on contact hitting and situational awareness rather than power. Despite his relatively short tenure in the majors, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse paths players took during the evolution of the game in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Narleski's career, though not filled with overwhelming statistics, reflects the hard work and dedication of players during a time when the sport was beginning to embrace a new identity.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
13.0	13.0	0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.231	0.231	0.231	0.462

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1931	13.0	13.0	0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.231	0.231	0.231	0.462

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
135	358	41	95	25	1	0	32	4	28	27	0.265	0.326	0.341	0.666	-935.6

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .292 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.666 vs. league average 0.776 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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
1929	BOS	AL	96	260	30	72	16	1	0	25	4	21	22	0.277	.289 (-4%)	.353 (-6%)	.415 (-17%)	.769 (-12%)	-589.1
1930	BOS	AL	39	98	11	23	9	0	0	7	0	7	5	0.235	.293 (-20%)	.354 (-14%)	.429 (-24%)	.784 (-19%)	-346.5