Bill Schenck, baseball player, 1882-1885

Bill Schenck

Born: 1854 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 1/29/1934 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-29 | Final Game: 1885-09-07

Height: 5'7" | Weight: 171 lbs

Full name: William G. Schenck

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Biography

Bill Schenck was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1854, who made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1882 until his retirement on September 7, 1885. During this period, Schenck played in a time when the game was still evolving, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Despite the brevity of his career, Schenck achieved a notable record of 1-0, showcasing his potential on the mound. Schenck finished his career with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 0.9, highlighting his ability to limit opposing teams' scoring opportunities. In addition to his remarkable ERA, he recorded 4 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity to overpower batters. Although he did not accumulate saves during his career, Schenck's statistical achievements reflect the competitive nature of pitching in the 19th century. His contributions to the game during its formative years have left an enduring legacy, making him a noteworthy figure in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 0 2 1 1 0 0 10.0 6 1 0 1 4 0.90 0

Career ERA 0.90 vs. league average 2.80 across their career seasons — 67.9% 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
1882 LS2 AA 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 10.0 6 1 1 4 0.90 2.80 (+68%) 135.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
103 386 51 91 15 3 3 0 0 9 0 0.236 0.255 0.313 0.569 -308.0

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .255 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.569 vs. league average 0.608 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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
1882 LS2 AA 60 231 37 60 11 3 0 0 0 8 0 0.260 .248 (+5%) .275 (+3%) .329 (+1%) .605 (+2%) 68.4
1884 RIC AA 42 151 14 31 4 0 3 0 0 1 0 0.205 .243 (-16%) .278 (-23%) .327 (-11%) .606 (-16%) -376.4
1885 BR3 AA 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 8 1 4 0
3B 59 0 72 111 41 4
P 2 0 0 1 0 0
SS 42 0 32 124 34 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1882 LS2 3B 58 0 70 110 41 4
1882 LS2 P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1882 LS2 SS 2 0 0 3 4 1
1884 RIC 2B 2 0 8 1 4 0
1884 RIC SS 40 0 32 121 30 8
1885 BR3 3B 1 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
Second Base 2
Third Base 59
Shortstop 42