Bill Outen

Born: 6/17/1905 in Mount Holly, NC, USA

Died: 9/11/1961 in Durham, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-04-16 | Final Game: 1933-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: William Austin Outen

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Biography

Bill Outen, born in 1905, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early 1930s, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Outen's Major League Baseball career spanned from April 16, 1933, to October 1, 1933, during which he played in 93 games. He concluded his brief career with a batting average of .248, accumulating 38 hits, including 4 home runs and 17 RBIs, along with 1 stolen base. Despite the limited duration of his career, Outen contributed to the teams he played for by showcasing his versatility as a hitter. His ability to produce timely hits, evidenced by his RBIs, reflected the competitive nature of baseball during the Great Depression, which often affected attendance and player contracts. Although not a superstar, Outen’s presence on the field during this pivotal time in baseball history highlights the depth of talent that existed even in the shadows of the game’s more prominent figures.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
93 153 20 38 10 0 4 17 1 20 15 0.248 0.335 0.392 0.727 106.3

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.727 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — near 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
1933 BRO NL 93 153 20 38 10 0 4 17 1 20 15 0.248 .270 (-8%) .329 (+2%) .377 (+4%) .707 (+3%) 106.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 56 0 98 11 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1933 BRO C 56 0 98 11 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 56

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
North Carolina State University Raleigh NC 1927, 1928