Bill Sodd, baseball player, 1937-1937

Bill Sodd

Born: 9/18/1914 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

Died: 5/14/1998 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-27 | Final Game: 1937-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: William Sodd

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Biography

Bill Sodd was a professional baseball player born in 1914, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned a single game on September 27, 1937. As a position player, Sodd’s major league debut was a noteworthy moment, even though it concluded without any recorded hits, runs, or runs batted in. He finished his career with a batting average of 0.0, reflecting the challenges many players faced when breaking into the league, particularly during an era characterized by intense competition and evolving playing styles. Sodd's time in the major leagues is emblematic of the struggles faced by players who sought to make their mark in professional baseball, a sport that was rapidly changing in the late 1930s. Though his career was limited to just one game, it serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who aspired to greatness in America's pastime, capturing a fleeting moment in 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
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.741 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
1937 CLE AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Texas A&M University College Station TX 1933, 1934, 1935