Billy Reid, baseball player, 1883-1884

Billy Reid

Born: 5/17/1857 in London, ON, CAN

Died: 6/26/1940 in London, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1883-05-01 | Final Game: 1884-10-15

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Alexander Reid

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Biography

Billy Reid was a professional baseball player active during the early years of the sport, specifically from 1883 until his last game on October 15, 1884. Born in 1857, Reid played as a position player in a time when baseball was still evolving, transitioning from its early origins to a more organized and popular sport. His career spanned just over one season, during which he appeared in 43 games. Reid recorded a total of 44 hits, achieving a batting average of 0.263, which reflected his ability to contribute offensively during his time on the field. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence added depth to the teams he played for. As a player in the late 19th century, Reid's contributions came in an era known for its strategic play and the emergence of professional baseball as a key facet of American culture. Despite a brief career, Billy Reid remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the early days of the game and the players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 167 25 44 5 0 0 0 0 8 0 0.263 0.301 0.293 0.595 -46.9

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.595 vs. league average 0.615 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
1883 BL2 AA 24 97 14 27 3 0 0 0 0 4 0 0.278 .257 (+8%) .285 (+7%) .345 (-10%) .631 (-2%) -7.3
1884 PT1 AA 19 70 11 17 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 0.243 .243 (avg) .278 (+5%) .327 (-17%) .606 (-7%) -39.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 24 0 62 63 24 7
3B 1 0 0 1 1 0
OF 17 0 21 0 8 0
SS 1 0 0 3 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1883 BL2 2B 23 0 61 62 23 7
1883 BL2 SS 1 0 0 3 1 0
1884 PT1 2B 1 0 1 1 1 0
1884 PT1 3B 1 0 0 1 1 0
1884 PT1 OF 17 0 21 0 8 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 24
Third Base 1
Shortstop 1
Left Field 17