Billy Serad, baseball player, 1884-1888

Billy Serad

Born: 1862 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 11/1/1925 in Chester, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-05 | Final Game: 1888-07-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 156 lbs

Full name: William I. Serad

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Biography

Billy Serad was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1884 to 1888, making his mark in an era that preceded the modern game. Born in 1862, Serad's career unfolded during a time when baseball was transitioning from the rough-and-tumble days of the early game to a more organized and strategic approach. Over the course of his five-year career, he compiled a record of 35 wins and 55 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.13. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 278 strikeouts, showcasing his talent on the mound despite the challenges faced by pitchers of his time. Serad's contributions to the game extended beyond his statistics, as he played in a pivotal period before the establishment of the pitching mound and the modern rules that would define the sport. His single save reflects the evolving strategies of pitching in the late 19th century, a time when the role of relief pitchers was just beginning to emerge. Although his career ended in 1888, Serad's endeavors on the field represented the spirit of the early game and the dedication of players during a formative period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
35 55 95 92 86 4 1 787.3 935 361 34 290 278 4.13 0

Career ERA 4.13 vs. league average 3.30 across their career seasons — 25.1% worse 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
1884 BFN NL 16 20 37 37 34 2 0 308.0 373 146 111 150 4.27 3.11 (-37%) -9579.0
1885 BFN NL 7 21 30 29 27 0 0 241.3 299 110 80 90 4.10 3.03 (-35%) -2339.9
1887 CN2 AA 10 11 22 21 20 2 1 187.3 201 85 80 34 4.08 4.17 (+2%) -3113.1
1888 CN2 AA 2 3 6 5 5 0 0 50.7 62 20 19 4 3.55 2.95 (-21%) -1560.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
95 343 33 57 7 3 0 21 0 8 65 0.166 0.185 0.204 0.389 -1833.9

Career AVG .166 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career SLG .204 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 39.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.389 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — 38.4% 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
1884 BFN NL 37 137 12 24 2 1 0 9 0 3 33 0.175 .243 (-28%) .278 (-31%) .327 (-38%) .606 (-34%) -679.6
1885 BFN NL 30 104 8 16 3 0 0 3 0 1 19 0.154 .244 (-37%) .287 (-44%) .325 (-44%) .613 (-44%) -665.0
1887 CN2 AA 22 79 9 14 1 2 0 5 0 3 10 0.177 .270 (-35%) .331 (-37%) .373 (-36%) .705 (-37%) -489.2
1888 CN2 AA 6 23 4 3 1 0 0 4 0 1 3 0.130 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 4 0 0 0 0 0
P 95 0 22 142 32 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 BFN OF 3 0 0 0 0 0
1884 BFN P 37 0 4 57 14 1
1885 BFN P 30 0 9 38 9 2
1887 CN2 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1887 CN2 P 22 0 7 37 6 1
1888 CN2 P 6 0 2 10 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 95
Left Field 3
Center Field 1