Bill Tobin

Born: 10/10/1854 in Hartford, CT, USA

Died: 10/10/1912 in Hartford, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1880-07-21 | Final Game: 1880-09-27

Bats: L

Full name: William F. Tobin

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Biography

Bill Tobin, born in 1854, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned the early days of the sport from 1880 to 1880. Serving primarily as a position player, Tobin participated in a total of 38 games during his brief tenure in Major League Baseball. His offensive contributions included 24 hits and 11 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .158. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, Tobin's role in the game reflected the early evolution of baseball as it began to transition from the more informal play of the 19th century to the structured sport it is today. Competing during a time when baseball was gaining popularity and establishing itself as America's pastime, Tobin's career was part of the burgeoning professional landscape that would soon see the integration of more advanced strategies and athleticism. Although his statistical output may not have placed him among the game's greats, his involvement in the sport during its formative years contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse range of players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
38	152	15	24	1	1	0	11	0	4	25	0.158	0.179	0.178	0.357	-673.7

Career AVG .158 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career OBP .179 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.

Career SLG .178 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.357 vs. league average 0.587 across their career seasons — 39.1% 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
1880	WOR	NL	5	16	1	2	0	0	0	3	0	0	5	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1880	TRN	NL	33	136	14	22	1	1	0	8	0	4	20	0.162	.244 (-34%)	.267 (-30%)	.319 (-42%)	.586 (-37%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	38	0	357	8	16	27

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1880	WOR	1B	5	0	60	0	0	2
1880	TRN	1B	33	0	297	8	16	25

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	38