Bill Regan

Born: 1/23/1899 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 6/11/1968 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-06-02 | Final Game: 1931-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: William Wright Regan

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Biography

Bill Regan, born in 1899, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1926 to June 2, 1931. Over the course of 641 games, Regan established himself as a reliable hitter, accumulating 632 hits and achieving a batting average of .267. His offensive contributions included 18 home runs and 292 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during crucial moments. Regan also demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 38 stolen bases, which was a commendable feat during an era that valued both power and agility on the field. Regan played in a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a period of increasing offensive production. His ability to adapt to the changing dynamics of baseball made him a valuable asset to his teams. While he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Regan's consistent performance and dedication to the game left a lasting impact in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
641	2364	236	632	158	36	18	292	38	122	245	0.267	0.306	0.387	0.694	-4396.4

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.694 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 7.4% 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
1926	BOS	AL	108	403	40	106	21	3	4	34	6	23	37	0.263	.279 (-6%)	.345 (-11%)	.390 (-8%)	.735 (-9%)	-776.7
1927	BOS	AL	129	468	43	128	37	10	2	66	10	26	51	0.274	.282 (-3%)	.344 (-9%)	.392 (+4%)	.736 (-2%)	-382.1
1928	BOS	AL	138	511	53	135	30	6	7	75	9	21	40	0.264	.280 (-6%)	.342 (-14%)	.395 (-2%)	.737 (-7%)	-948.3
1929	BOS	AL	104	371	38	107	27	7	1	54	7	22	38	0.288	.289 (avg)	.353 (-7%)	.415 (-2%)	.769 (-4%)	-438.0
1930	BOS	AL	134	507	54	135	35	10	3	53	4	25	60	0.266	.293 (-9%)	.354 (-14%)	.429 (-9%)	.784 (-11%)	-1388.0
1931	PIT	NL	28	104	8	21	8	0	1	10	2	5	19	0.202	.276 (-27%)	.338 (-29%)	.388 (-21%)	.726 (-25%)	-463.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	2	0	0	0
2B	610	1404	2068	138	401
3B	12	9	15	2	2
OF	1	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1926	BOS	2B	106	264	391	24	66
1927	BOS	2B	121	283	397	28	76
1928	BOS	2B	137	293	469	29	87
1928	BOS	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1929	BOS	1B	1	2	0	0	0
1929	BOS	2B	91	193	282	19	66
1929	BOS	3B	10	8	14	2	2
1930	BOS	2B	127	308	439	29	92
1930	BOS	3B	2	1	1	0	0
1931	PIT	2B	28	63	90	9	14