Billy Redmond

Born: 1853 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 4/3/1894 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-05-04 | Final Game: 1878-09-14

Bats: L | Throws: L

Full name: William T. Redmond

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Biography

Billy Redmond, born in 1853, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early years of the sport, particularly during the transition from the deadball era. Redmond played in the Major Leagues from 1875 until his retirement on September 14, 1878. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 70 games, showcasing his abilities as a position player. While he did not achieve the power numbers seen in later eras, with zero home runs to his name, Redmond contributed to his teams with 62 hits and 25 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .221. Redmond's playing style reflected the fundamentals of the game during the late 19th century, where speed and contact hitting were often valued over power. He managed to steal three bases, indicating his agility on the field, which was essential for scoring in an era characterized by lower offensive outputs. Although Redmond's statistical achievements may not place him among the legends of the game, he remains a part of baseball's rich history, representing the early development of a sport that would evolve significantly in the years following his retirement.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
70 281 29 62 11 0 0 25 3 11 21 0.221 0.250 0.260 0.510 -496.4

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career SLG .260 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.510 vs. league average 0.592 across their career seasons — 13.8% 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
1875 SL1 19 82 12 16 2 0 0 1 3 2 7 0.195 .253 (-23%) .260 (-18%) .309 (-29%) .570 (-24%) -239.8
1877 CN1 NL 3 12 1 3 1 0 0 3 0 1 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1878 ML2 NL 48 187 16 43 8 0 0 21 0 8 13 0.230 .259 (-11%) .278 (-6%) .319 (-15%) .597 (-11%) -256.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 3 0 4 8 3 0
C 3 0 3 0 0 0
OF 7 0 10 1 3 0
SS 61 0 59 192 59 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1875 SL1 C 2 0 3 0 0 0
1875 SL1 SS 19 0 22 81 20 0
1877 CN1 SS 3 0 6 14 4 0
1878 ML2 3B 3 0 4 8 3 0
1878 ML2 C 1 0 0 0 0 0
1878 ML2 OF 7 0 10 1 3 0
1878 ML2 SS 39 0 31 97 35 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3
Third Base 3
Shortstop 61
Center Field 4
Right Field 3