Billy Otterson, baseball player, 1887-1887

Billy Otterson

Born: 5/24/1862 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 9/21/1940 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-09-04 | Final Game: 1887-10-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 135 lbs

Full name: William John Otterson

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Biography

Billy Otterson, born in 1862, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1887 to October 10, 1887. Playing primarily as a position player, Otterson made his mark in a brief but notable stint within the burgeoning landscape of professional baseball during the late 19th century. His career encompassed 30 games, in which he recorded 20 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 15 runs, establishing himself as a competent offensive presence for his teams. Otterson's playing style was characterized by his speed on the base paths, evidenced by his 8 stolen bases, which reflected the aggressive base-running tactics common in the era. Although his batting average stood at .200, his contributions were significant in the context of the evolving game, where offensive production was beginning to take shape amidst the competitive atmosphere of early professional baseball. Despite his brief career, Otterson remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the players who laid the groundwork for future generations in a sport that was rapidly gaining popularity and professional organization.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
30 100 16 20 4 1 2 15 8 8 17 0.200 0.259 0.320 0.579 -313.1

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.579 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 17.9% 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
1887 BR3 AA 30 100 16 20 4 1 2 15 8 8 17 0.200 .270 (-26%) .331 (-22%) .373 (-14%) .705 (-18%) -313.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 30 0 41 93 22 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 BR3 SS 30 0 41 93 22 11

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 30