Will Rhymes, baseball player, 2010-2012

Will Rhymes

Born: 4/1/1983 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-07-25 | Final Game: 2012-08-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Daniel Rhymes

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Biography

Will Rhymes, born in 1983, was a versatile position player whose career spanned from 2010 to 2012. He made his Major League Baseball debut on July 25, 2010, and played until August 5, 2012. Rhymes was known for his solid batting skills and ability to contribute in various roles on the field, appearing in a total of 130 games throughout his career. He recorded 106 hits and maintained a batting average of .266, showcasing his capability to get on base and provide offensive support. During his time in the league, Rhymes hit 2 home runs and drove in 29 runs, demonstrating a knack for situational hitting. Additionally, he displayed speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases. While he played in an era characterized by power hitters and high-scoring games, Rhymes carved out a niche as a reliable contact hitter, making meaningful contributions to his teams. His career, though not excessively lengthy, left a mark as he showcased the importance of versatility and consistency in the game of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
130 399 54 106 17 4 2 29 2 35 45 0.266 0.328 0.343 0.671 -445.8

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 7.3% 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
2010 DET AL 54 191 30 58 12 3 1 19 0 14 16 0.304 .257 (+18%) .325 (+7%) .402 (+3%) .728 (+5%) 143.8
2011 DET AL 29 85 13 20 3 0 0 2 1 11 12 0.235 .255 (-8%) .320 (+1%) .399 (-32%) .719 (-18%) -207.9
2012 TBR AL 47 123 11 28 2 1 1 8 1 10 17 0.228 .254 (-11%) .318 (-6%) .405 (-30%) .724 (-19%) -381.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 108 90 160 291 11 76
3B 15 13 3 21 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 DET 2B 53 46 89 150 4 37
2011 DET 2B 24 22 31 58 2 12
2012 TBA 2B 31 22 40 83 5 27
2012 TBA 3B 15 13 3 21 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 108
Third Base 15
Designated Hitter 7

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 DET AL $419,000
Total Career Earnings $419,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of William and Mary Williamsburg VA 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005