William Rumler, baseball player, 1914-1917

William Rumler

Born: 3/27/1891 in Milford, NE, USA

Died: 5/26/1966 in Lincoln, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-05-04 | Final Game: 1917-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William George Rumler

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Biography

William Rumler, born in 1891, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1914 to 1917. Primarily a position player, Rumler appeared in 139 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a batting average of .251, accumulating 43 hits, including 1 home run and 32 runs batted in (RBIs). Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 4 stolen bases, demonstrating an ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. Rumler played in an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a period of more offensive-minded play. While he may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions to his teams reflected the gritty determination of players during this transformative time in baseball history. Rumler's career, though brief, showcased the essential role that players of his caliber played in the development of the game, paving the way for future generations of baseball talent.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
139 171 15 43 7 4 1 32 4 14 28 0.251 0.312 0.357 0.669 -36.5

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.648 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
1914 SLA AL 34 46 2 8 1 0 0 6 2 3 12 0.174 — — — — -242.9
1916 SLA AL 27 37 6 12 3 0 0 10 0 3 7 0.324 — — — — 0.0
1917 SLA AL 78 88 7 23 3 4 1 16 2 8 9 0.261 .248 (+5%) .312 (+3%) .323 (+30%) .635 (+17%) 206.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 19 0 46 23 1 2
OF 15 0 16 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 SLA C 10 0 23 12 0 1
1914 SLA OF 6 0 3 0 1 0
1916 SLA C 9 0 23 11 1 1
1917 SLA OF 9 0 13 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 18
Left Field 3
Right Field 14