Bill Niles

Born: 1/11/1867 in Covington, KY, USA

Died: 7/3/1936 in Springfield, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-05-13 | Final Game: 1895-08-05

Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William E. Niles

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Biography

Bill Niles was a professional baseball player born in 1867, who played as a position player in the late 19th century. His career in Major League Baseball spanned from May 13, 1895, to August 5, 1895, during a time when the game was characterized by its evolving rules and the transition away from the deadball era. Niles participated in 11 games, where he recorded 8 hits and achieved a batting average of .216. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, he showcased his speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases, reflecting the importance of speed and agility in the game during this period. Despite his brief stint in the major leagues, Niles contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing a time when the sport was gaining popularity and establishing its identity in American culture. His career, though not marked by significant statistical milestones, offers a glimpse into the lives of players who paved the way for future generations in the sport. Niles's journey in baseball, while short-lived, remains part of the early narrative of the game as it continued to grow and evolve.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	37	2	8	0	0	0	0	2	5	2	0.216	0.310	0.216	0.526	0.0

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career SLG .216 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.526 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 30.9% 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
1895	PIT	NL	11	37	2	8	0	0	0	0	2	5	2	0.216	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	3	0	1	0
3B	10	0	20	20	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1895	PIT	2B	1	0	3	0	1	0
1895	PIT	3B	10	0	20	20	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1
Third Base	10