Bill Upham

Born: 4/4/1888 in Akron, OH, USA

Died: 9/14/1959 in Newark, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-04-10 | Final Game: 1918-06-26

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: William Lawrence Upham

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Biography

Bill Upham, born in 1888, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1915 to 1918. Upham made his mark during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, just before the onset of the Deadball Era's decline and the rise of more offensive-focused play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 7-9, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.37, demonstrating his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters. Upham's pitching prowess was highlighted by his 54 strikeouts and 5 saves, indicating his role as both a starter and a reliable option in high-pressure situations. Though his career was relatively brief, his contributions came during a time when the game was evolving, and pitchers like Upham helped lay the groundwork for future generations. His legacy is marked by his competitive spirit and dedication to the craft of pitching in the early 20th century, a time when the game was characterized by its strategic nuances and the growing importance of the pitcher’s role.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	9	36	13	6	2	5	141.7	157	53	2	41	54	3.37	0

Career ERA 3.37 vs. league average 2.87 across their career seasons — 17.2% 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
1915	BRF	FL	6	8	33	11	4	2	5	121.0	129	41	40	46	3.05	2.90 (-5%)	771.3
1918	BSN	NL	1	1	3	2	2	0	0	20.7	28	12	1	8	5.23	2.83 (-85%)	-48.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
36	45	2	6	1	0	0	0	0	3	14	0.133	0.188	0.156	0.343	0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.

Career SLG .156 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 52.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.343 vs. league average 0.649 across their career seasons — 47.1% 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
1915	BRF	FL	33	36	2	4	1	0	0	0	0	2	13	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	BSN	NL	3	9	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	36	0	5	54	3	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1915	BRF	P	33	0	5	48	3	3
1918	BSN	P	3	0	0	6	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	36