Bill Shipke, baseball player, 1906-1909

Bill Shipke

Born: 11/18/1880 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 9/10/1940 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-23 | Final Game: 1909-05-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: William Martin Shipke

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Biography

Bill Shipke was a professional baseball player born in 1880, who played in the Major Leagues from 1906 to 1909. Primarily a position player, Shipke's career spanned four seasons during which he appeared in 186 games. He recorded 110 hits, hitting one home run and driving in 29 runs, while finishing his career with a batting average of .199. Known for his speed on the bases, he also stole 21 bases, showcasing a style of play that reflected the evolving strategies of the early 20th century, an era characterized by a greater emphasis on speed and aggressive baserunning. Shipke's playing career began just as baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a period that would soon embrace more power and offensive output. Despite his modest numbers, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals, were significant in the context of the time. His role as a versatile player allowed him to adapt to the needs of his teams, and while he may not have achieved superstar status, Shipke remains a notable figure in the tapestry of early baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
4.0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 .000 0.250 .000 0.250

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1933 4.0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 .000 0.250 .000 0.250

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
186 552 59 110 11 10 1 29 21 55 96 0.199 0.280 0.261 0.541 -701.0

Career AVG .199 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career SLG .261 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.541 vs. league average 0.615 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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
1906 CLE AL 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1907 WSN AL 64 189 17 37 3 2 1 9 6 15 37 0.196 .245 (-20%) .304 (-14%) .308 (-19%) .613 (-17%) -483.6
1908 WSN AL 111 341 40 71 7 8 0 20 15 38 53 0.208 .240 (-13%) .298 (avg) .306 (-10%) .605 (-5%) -217.4
1909 WSN AL 9 16 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 2 6 8 2 2
3B 179 164 173 331 35 14
SS 2 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1906 CLE 2B 2 2 6 8 1 2
1907 WS1 3B 63 57 57 127 11 2
1908 WS1 2B 1 0 0 0 1 0
1908 WS1 3B 110 103 111 190 22 11
1909 WS1 3B 6 4 5 14 2 1
1909 WS1 SS 2 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 4
Third Base 178
Shortstop 3