Billy Rhines

Born: 3/14/1869 in Ridgway, PA, USA

Died: 1/30/1922 in Ridgway, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-22 | Final Game: 1899-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: William Pearl Rhines

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Biography

Billy Rhines was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1890 to 1899. Born in 1869, he made a significant impact during an era when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Rhines finished his career with a record of 113 wins and 103 losses, showcasing his ability to compete consistently at the highest level. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.48, he established himself as a reliable pitcher during a time when the game was known for its low-scoring contests and strategic play. Throughout his career, Rhines recorded a total of 553 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability to overpower hitters with his pitching arsenal. Additionally, he logged one save, reflecting his versatility on the mound. Rhines' contributions to the game were notable during a pivotal time in baseball history, and his performances helped shape the role of pitchers in the evolving landscape of professional baseball. His legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of the sport's early development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
113	103	248	222	187	13	1	1891.0	1961	731	25	576	553	3.48	0

Career ERA 3.48 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 12.4% better 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
1890	CIN	NL	28	17	46	45	45	6	0	401.3	337	87	113	182	1.95	3.88 (+50%)	7948.6
1891	CIN	NL	17	24	48	43	40	1	1	372.7	364	119	124	138	2.87	3.52 (+18%)	4295.0
1892	CIN	NL	3	7	11	9	6	0	0	74.7	102	45	36	10	5.42	3.28 (-65%)	-930.6
1893	LS3	NL	1	4	5	5	3	0	0	31.0	49	30	19	0	8.71	4.66 (-87%)	-1538.3
1895	CIN	NL	19	10	38	33	25	0	0	267.7	322	143	76	72	4.81	4.77 (-1%)	3187.1
1896	CIN	NL	8	6	19	17	11	3	0	143.0	128	39	48	32	2.45	4.36 (+44%)	837.7
1897	CIN	NL	21	15	41	32	26	1	0	288.7	311	131	86	65	4.08	4.30 (+5%)	1442.5
1898	PIT	NL	12	16	31	29	27	2	0	258.0	289	101	61	48	3.52	3.59 (+2%)	2365.8
1899	PIT	NL	4	4	9	9	4	0	0	54.0	59	36	13	6	6.00	3.85 (-56%)	-729.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
250	735	65	130	10	10	1	64	3	42	112	0.177	0.227	0.222	0.449	-4703.7

Career AVG .177 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 38.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.449 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 36.3% 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
1890	CIN	NL	46	154	14	29	1	2	0	11	2	7	26	0.188	.260 (-28%)	.336 (-32%)	.351 (-37%)	.687 (-35%)	-926.2
1891	CIN	NL	48	148	10	18	3	1	0	5	1	7	30	0.122	.254 (-52%)	.331 (-51%)	.343 (-55%)	.675 (-53%)	-1339.7
1892	CIN	NL	12	27	2	5	0	1	1	4	0	3	8	0.185	—	—	—	—	0.0
1893	LS3	NL	5	11	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1895	CIN	NL	38	113	20	25	2	2	0	23	0	8	7	0.221	.296 (-25%)	.361 (-23%)	.399 (-31%)	.761 (-27%)	-569.5
1896	CIN	NL	19	52	4	10	1	0	0	6	0	2	7	0.192	.290 (-34%)	.354 (-33%)	.387 (-45%)	.741 (-40%)	-349.5
1897	CIN	NL	41	107	4	17	1	1	0	8	0	9	21	0.159	.291 (-46%)	.354 (-35%)	.387 (-52%)	.741 (-44%)	-832.0
1898	PIT	NL	31	100	7	15	1	1	0	5	0	6	12	0.150	.270 (-45%)	.333 (-36%)	.347 (-48%)	.680 (-42%)	-686.9
1899	PIT	NL	10	23	4	10	1	2	0	2	0	0	1	0.435	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
P	248	0	88	431	39	14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1890	CIN	P	46	23	77	7	3
1891	CIN	P	48	8	95	7	3
1892	CIN	OF	1	1	0	0	0
1892	CIN	P	11	3	12	2	0
1893	LS3	P	5	0	8	0	0
1895	CIN	P	38	17	56	9	3
1896	CIN	P	19	8	35	3	2
1897	CIN	P	41	16	53	8	2
1898	PIT	P	31	11	88	3	0
1899	PIT	P	9	2	7	0	1