Bill Schwartz, baseball player, 1883-1884

Bill Schwartz

Born: 4/3/1864 in Jamestown, KY, USA

Died: 12/22/1940 in Newport, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-05-03 | Final Game: 1884-08-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: William August Schwartz

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Biography

Bill Schwartz, born in 1864, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1883 to 1884, a time when the game was still in its infancy and evolving rapidly. Schwartz appeared in 31 games, where he made a notable impact with a total of 26 hits, culminating in a batting average of .236. His contributions included one home run, although he did not record any runs batted in throughout his brief career. While he did not stand out in terms of stolen bases, Schwartz's presence during this formative period of baseball history reflected the competitive spirit of the era. Schwartz played during a time when the sport was transitioning from the chaotic days of the 19th century to a more structured form, laying the groundwork for the modern game. Despite his limited time on the field, his involvement in the early leagues contributed to the establishment of professional baseball as a major American pastime. While not a household name, Bill Schwartz's participation in the game during its early days remains a testament to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
31 110 14 26 4 0 1 0 0 3 0 0.236 0.257 0.300 0.557 -119.0

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.557 vs. league average 0.615 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
1883 CL5 AA 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1884 CNU UA 29 106 14 25 4 0 1 0 0 3 0 0.236 .243 (-3%) .278 (-8%) .327 (-8%) .606 (-8%) -119.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 3 0 2 0
3B 1 0 3 0 3 0
C 26 0 158 35 40 1
OF 3 0 5 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1883 CL5 1B 1 0 3 0 2 0
1883 CL5 C 1 0 3 0 3 0
1884 CNU 3B 1 0 3 0 3 0
1884 CNU C 25 0 155 35 37 1
1884 CNU OF 3 0 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 26
First Base 1
Third Base 1
Left Field 2
Center Field 1
Right Field 1