Billy Southworth, baseball player, 1913-1929

Billy Southworth

⭐ Hall of Fame 2008

Born: 3/9/1893 in Harvard, NE, USA

Died: 11/15/1969 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-08-04 | Final Game: 1929-07-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Harold Southworth

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Biography

Billy Southworth was a notable American baseball player born in 1893, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1913 until his retirement in 1929. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Southworth appeared in 1,192 games throughout his career, amassing a total of 1,296 hits. He demonstrated consistent offensive prowess, finishing with a career batting average of .297, complemented by 52 home runs and 561 RBIs. Renowned for his speed on the bases, he also recorded 138 stolen bases, showcasing his dynamic playing style during an era that valued versatility and athleticism. Southworth's contributions to the game were recognized posthumously when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2008. His career spanned a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the evolution of playing styles and strategies. As a player, he exemplified the competitive spirit of the early 20th century, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire future generations of baseball enthusiasts.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1192 4359 661 1296 173 91 52 561 138 402 148 0.297 0.359 0.415 0.773 6511.6

Career AVG .297 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.

Career OBP .359 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career SLG .415 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.773 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — +7.7% above 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
1913 CLE AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1915 CLE AL 60 177 25 39 2 5 0 8 2 36 12 0.220 .250 (-12%) .318 (+11%) .332 (-13%) .651 (-2%) 82.7
1918 PIT NL 64 246 37 84 5 7 2 43 19 26 9 0.341 .255 (+34%) .318 (+28%) .326 (+36%) .645 (+32%) 1329.3
1919 PIT NL 121 453 56 127 14 14 4 61 23 32 22 0.280 .262 (+7%) .322 (+2%) .347 (+15%) .670 (+9%) 599.3
1920 PIT NL 146 546 64 155 17 13 2 53 23 52 20 0.284 .271 (+4%) .331 (+5%) .363 (+3%) .694 (+4%) 445.3
1921 BSN NL 141 569 86 175 25 15 7 79 22 36 13 0.308 .286 (+7%) .344 (+2%) .395 (+12%) .739 (+7%) 697.1
1922 BSN NL 43 158 27 51 4 4 4 18 4 18 1 0.323 .285 (+13%) .345 (+13%) .397 (+19%) .743 (+17%) 479.2
1923 BSN NL 153 611 95 195 29 16 6 78 14 61 23 0.319 .282 (+13%) .344 (+11%) .390 (+15%) .734 (+13%) 1678.2
1924 NY1 NL 94 281 40 72 13 0 3 36 1 32 16 0.256 .283 (-10%) .345 (-4%) .389 (-14%) .734 (-9%) -440.9
1925 NY1 NL 123 473 79 138 19 5 6 44 6 51 11 0.292 .288 (+1%) .349 (+4%) .407 (-4%) .756 (avg) 68.3
1926 NY1 NL 36 116 23 38 6 1 5 30 1 7 1 0.328 .279 (+17%) .345 (+6%) .390 (+35%) .735 (+21%) 389.2
1926 STL NL 99 391 76 124 22 6 11 69 13 26 9 0.317 .279 (+13%) .345 (+5%) .390 (+25%) .735 (+16%) 389.2
1927 STL NL 92 306 52 92 15 5 2 39 10 23 7 0.301 .282 (+7%) .344 (+1%) .392 (+2%) .736 (+2%) 86.8
1929 STL NL 19 32 1 6 2 0 0 3 0 2 4 0.188 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 30 7 10 1 1 1 4 0 0 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1926 WS SLN 7 29 6 10 1 1 1 4 0 0 0.345
1924 WS NY1 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 3 4 1 0
OF 1115 0 2442 127 92 33

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 CLE OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1915 CLE OF 44 0 90 7 6 3
1918 PIT OF 64 0 137 12 3 4
1919 PIT OF 121 0 253 17 9 5
1920 PIT OF 142 0 337 12 3 3
1921 BSN OF 141 0 288 25 8 6
1922 BSN OF 41 0 100 7 5 0
1923 BSN 2B 2 0 3 4 1 0
1923 BSN OF 151 0 326 22 21 6
1924 NY1 OF 75 0 167 5 12 2
1925 NY1 OF 119 0 289 7 11 1
1926 NY1 OF 29 0 62 2 2 1
1926 SLN OF 99 0 228 5 7 0
1927 SLN OF 83 0 153 6 5 2
1929 SLN OF 5 0 12 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Left Field 95
Center Field 217
Right Field 808

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1926 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 5.0 80 0