Bill Rigney

Born: 1/29/1918 in Alameda, CA, USA

Died: 2/20/2001 in Walnut Creek, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-04-16 | Final Game: 1953-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: William Joseph Rigney

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Biography

Bill Rigney was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1946 to 1953. Born in 1918, Rigney played primarily as a position player and became known for his solid all-around skills on the field. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 654 games, amassing a total of 510 hits, which included 41 home runs and 212 runs batted in (RBIs). With a batting average of .259, Rigney demonstrated a consistent ability to contribute offensively, while also showcasing speed on the bases with 25 stolen bases. His efforts on the field earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his status as one of the prominent players of his era. Rigney played in a post-World War II baseball landscape that was transitioning with the integration of the game and the rise of power hitters. His playing style combined a balanced approach at the plate with a keen understanding of the game, allowing him to be a valuable asset to the teams he played for. While Rigney's career may not have been marked by overwhelming statistics, his contributions to the teams and the game during the late 1940s and early 1950s have been remembered as part of the fabric of baseball's rich history. After retiring in 1953, Rigney left behind a legacy that reflects the spirit of competition and sportsmanship of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
654	1966	281	510	78	14	41	212	25	208	206	0.259	0.334	0.376	0.710	-26.1

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.710 vs. league average 0.718 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
1946	NY1	NL	110	360	38	85	9	1	3	31	9	36	29	0.236	.256 (-8%)	.328 (-7%)	.358 (-19%)	.687 (-13%)	-809.5
1947	NY1	NL	130	531	84	142	24	3	17	59	7	51	54	0.267	.262 (+2%)	.336 (avg)	.376 (+12%)	.712 (+6%)	600.2
1948	NY1	NL	113	424	72	112	17	3	10	43	4	47	54	0.264	.263 (avg)	.340 (avg)	.379 (+3%)	.719 (+2%)	145.1
1949	NY1	NL	122	389	53	108	19	6	6	47	3	47	38	0.278	.262 (+6%)	.343 (+3%)	.384 (+5%)	.727 (+4%)	311.5
1950	NY1	NL	56	83	8	15	2	0	0	8	0	8	13	0.181	.265 (-32%)	.346 (-27%)	.401 (-49%)	.747 (-39%)	-586.1
1951	NY1	NL	44	69	9	16	2	0	4	9	0	8	7	0.232	.260 (-11%)	.336 (-5%)	.385 (+13%)	.721 (+5%)	51.4
1952	NY1	NL	60	90	15	27	5	1	1	14	2	11	6	0.300	.252 (+19%)	.326 (+19%)	.369 (+11%)	.696 (+15%)	261.4
1953	NY1	NL	19	20	2	5	0	0	0	1	0	0	5	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1951	WS	NY1	4	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	4	0	0	0
2B	245	550	638	36	116
3B	163	172	300	24	26
SS	149	224	372	46	60

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1946	NY1	3B	73	77	143	8	8
1946	NY1	SS	33	53	81	9	14
1947	NY1	2B	72	184	229	11	41
1947	NY1	3B	41	47	76	9	7
1947	NY1	SS	24	33	53	5	8
1948	NY1	2B	105	258	275	18	48
1948	NY1	SS	7	7	12	2	1
1949	NY1	2B	26	55	79	4	11
1949	NY1	3B	14	10	23	2	2
1949	NY1	SS	81	120	215	26	33
1950	NY1	2B	23	29	27	2	8
1950	NY1	3B	11	15	20	1	2
1951	NY1	2B	9	12	11	1	5
1951	NY1	3B	12	13	28	2	5
1952	NY1	1B	1	4	0	0	0
1952	NY1	2B	9	10	17	0	3
1952	NY1	3B	10	7	9	2	2
1952	NY1	SS	4	11	11	4	4
1953	NY1	2B	1	2	0	0	0
1953	NY1	3B	2	3	1	0	0