Bill Reeder

Born: 2/20/1922 in Dike, TX, USA

Died: 3/12/2001 in Sulphur Springs, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-04-23 | Final Game: 1949-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: William Edgar Reeder

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Bill Reeder, born in 1922, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 1949. Making his debut on April 23 of that year, Reeder showcased his skills on the mound during a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing the post-World War II resurgence. Although his career was short-lived, he left an indelible mark with his competitive spirit and determination. Over the course of his Major League career, Reeder finished with a record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.08. He accumulated 21 strikeouts but did not record any saves. Despite the limited statistics, his participation in the league during this transitional period highlighted the evolving nature of baseball as it was beginning to embrace new talents and styles of play. Reeder's journey through the majors, albeit brief, reflects the experiences of many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history in the late 1940s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	21	1	0	0	0	33.7	33	19	2	30	21	5.08	0

Career ERA 5.08 vs. league average 4.12 across their career seasons — 23.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1949	STL	NL	1	1	21	1	0	0	0	33.7	33	19	30	21	5.08	4.12 (-23%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1949	STL	NL	21	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	21	0	1	6	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1949	SLN	P	21	0	1	6	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	21