Bill Reidy, baseball player, 1896-1904

Bill Reidy

Born: 10/9/1873 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 10/14/1915 in Lakewood, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-07-21 | Final Game: 1904-07-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Joseph Reidy

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Biography

Bill Reidy was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1904. Born in 1873, Reidy made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, just before the dawn of the modern era. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 27-41 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17. Reidy struck out 109 batters and notched 2 saves, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges of the mound during an era characterized by evolving pitching styles and offensive strategies. Reidy's tenure in the league coincided with significant changes in baseball, including the introduction of the lively ball and the gradual shift towards more aggressive offensive play. While he may not have achieved the same level of recognition as some of his contemporaries, Reidy contributed to the game during a formative time, helping to pave the way for future generations of pitchers. His career serves as a reminder of the diverse talents that populated the early years of professional baseball, highlighting the dedication and skill required to compete at the highest levels of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
27 41 79 66 55 3 2 601.7 740 279 15 106 109 4.17 0

Career ERA 4.17 vs. league average 3.36 across their career seasons — 24.3% 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
1896 NY1 NL 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 13.0 24 11 2 1 7.62 4.36 (-75%) 21.4
1899 BRO NL 1 0 2 1 1 0 1 7.0 9 2 2 2 2.57 — 0.0
1901 MLA AL 16 20 37 33 28 2 0 301.3 364 141 62 50 4.21 3.49 (-21%) -3377.9
1902 SLA AL 3 5 12 9 7 0 0 95.0 111 47 13 16 4.45 3.17 (-40%) 507.1
1903 SLA AL 1 4 5 5 5 1 0 43.0 53 19 7 8 3.98 3.10 (-28%) -297.6
1903 BRO NL 6 7 15 13 11 0 0 104.0 130 40 14 21 3.46 3.10 (-12%) 481.8
1904 BRO NL 0 4 6 4 2 0 1 38.3 49 19 6 11 4.46 2.66 (-68%) 182.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
86 245 19 39 0 1 0 13 4 15 57 0.159 0.214 0.167 0.381 -885.8

Career AVG .159 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 40.7% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 52.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.381 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 43.7% 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
1896 NY1 NL 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1899 BRO NL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1901 MLA AL 37 112 6 16 0 1 0 8 4 6 20 0.143 .271 (-47%) .326 (-41%) .359 (-55%) .686 (-48%) -885.8
1902 SLA AL 14 41 4 8 0 0 0 1 0 4 10 0.195 — — — — 0.0
1903 SLA AL 5 15 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1903 BRO NL 15 37 5 9 0 0 0 3 0 2 10 0.243 — — — — 0.0
1904 BRO NL 11 32 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 3 12 0.156 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 5 5 2 11 5 1
OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
P 79 4 27 149 10 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1896 NY1 P 2 0 1 3 0 0
1899 BRO P 2 0 2 2 0 0
1901 MLA P 37 0 10 72 4 2
1902 SLA OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
1902 SLA P 12 0 9 30 2 3
1903 SLA P 5 0 1 8 1 0
1903 BRO P 15 0 2 25 1 2
1904 BRO 2B 5 5 2 11 5 1
1904 BRO P 6 4 2 9 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 79
Second Base 5
Left Field 1