Bill Schlesinger, baseball player, 1965-1965

Bill Schlesinger

Born: 11/5/1941 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 8/13/2023 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-05-04 | Final Game: 1965-05-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Cordes Schlesinger

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Biography

Bill Schlesinger, born in 1941, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball on May 4, 1965. Primarily serving as a position player, Schlesinger's career was marked by a singular game in which he did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His time in the majors stood out more for its rarity than for statistical achievements, as he played during an era of significant change in baseball, characterized by growing fan engagement and the emergence of new athletic talents. Despite the brevity of his major league career, Schlesinger's journey to the big leagues is a testament to the dedication required to reach such a competitive level. Players like him often faced immense challenges and stiff competition, especially during the mid-1960s, when the sport was evolving with the introduction of more rigorous training regimens and scouting techniques. Schlesinger's name remains a part of baseball history, reflecting the experiences of countless athletes who aspired to play at the highest level, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1965 BOS AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games