Billy Urbanski

Born: 6/5/1903 in Linoleumville, NY, USA

Died: 7/12/1973 in Perth Amboy, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-07-04 | Final Game: 1937-04-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William Michael Urbanski

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Biography

Billy Urbanski, born in 1903, was a prominent position player whose career spanned from 1931 until 1937. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a dynamic era that followed the Great Depression, where the game was evolving both in terms of player skill and fan engagement. Urbanski played a total of 763 games, during which he accumulated 791 hits, showcasing his ability to consistently reach base. With a career batting average of .260, he demonstrated a solid offensive presence, complemented by 19 home runs and 207 RBIs. His speed on the bases was also notable, as he successfully stole 24 bases throughout his career. Urbanski’s playing style reflected the characteristics of the time, as he was known for being a versatile player who could adapt to various roles on the field. He contributed to his teams not just with his bat but also with his agility, making him a valuable asset during his tenure. While he may not have been a superstar, Urbanski's contributions to the game during the 1930s helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players, embodying the resilience and determination that defined baseball in that era. His legacy remains as a testament to the hardworking players who flourished in a period of transition for the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
18.0	15.0	2.0	2.0	0	0	0	1.0	2.0	0	0	0.133	0.222	0.133	0.355

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1925	6.0	5.0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1935	12.0	10.0	2.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	2.0	0	0	0.200	0.333	0.200	0.533

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
763	3046	379	791	123	27	19	207	24	198	252	0.260	0.309	0.337	0.646	-7161.9

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.646 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 11.9% 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
1931	BSN	NL	82	303	22	72	13	4	0	17	3	10	32	0.238	.276 (-14%)	.338 (-19%)	.388 (-21%)	.726 (-20%)	-1174.9
1932	BSN	NL	136	563	80	153	25	8	8	46	8	28	60	0.272	.275 (-1%)	.335 (-8%)	.391 (-1%)	.726 (-4%)	-636.5
1933	BSN	NL	144	566	65	142	21	4	0	35	4	33	48	0.251	.270 (-7%)	.329 (-10%)	.377 (-20%)	.707 (-15%)	-1688.1
1934	BSN	NL	146	605	104	177	30	6	7	53	4	56	37	0.293	.278 (+5%)	.340 (+5%)	.392 (+1%)	.733 (+3%)	427.4
1935	BSN	NL	132	514	53	118	17	0	4	30	3	40	32	0.230	.279 (-18%)	.342 (-16%)	.399 (-28%)	.742 (-23%)	-2369.8
1936	BSN	NL	122	494	55	129	17	5	0	26	2	31	42	0.261	.283 (-8%)	.349 (-11%)	.404 (-22%)	.753 (-17%)	-1720.0
1937	BSN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	106	0	112	214	13	22
SS	653	0	1386	2001	182	382

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1931	BSN	3B	68	76	145	9	15
1931	BSN	SS	19	27	43	2	8
1932	BSN	SS	136	316	461	44	91
1933	BSN	SS	143	299	473	38	91
1934	BSN	SS	146	298	457	31	84
1935	BSN	SS	129	258	356	40	52
1936	BSN	3B	38	36	69	4	7
1936	BSN	SS	80	188	211	27	56