Bill Vinton, baseball player, 1884-1885

Bill Vinton

Born: 4/27/1865 in Winthrop, MA, USA

Died: 9/3/1893 in Pawtucket, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-03 | Final Game: 1885-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Miller Vinton

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Biography

Bill Vinton, born in 1865, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1884 to 1885. He played during a transformative time in baseball, just as the sport was beginning to evolve from its early roots into a more organized and competitive game. Vinton's pitching career was marked by a record of 17 wins and 19 losses, showcasing the challenges faced by pitchers during this era, which often included fluctuating team dynamics and varying levels of competition. Vinton finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 2.46, a commendable statistic that highlights his effectiveness on the mound. He struck out a total of 160 batters, demonstrating his capability to challenge hitters and contribute to his team's defensive efforts. Although he did not register any saves, his role as a pitcher was critical to the development of the game during the late 19th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play. Bill Vinton remains a notable figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the sport during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 19 37 37 34 2 0 314.0 302 86 7 73 160 2.46 0

Career ERA 2.46 vs. league average 3.08 across their career seasons — 20.0% better 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
1884 PHI NL 10 10 21 21 20 0 0 182.0 166 45 35 105 2.23 3.11 (+28%) -81.5
1885 PHI NL 3 6 9 9 8 0 0 77.0 90 26 23 21 3.04 3.03 (avg) -391.0
1885 PH4 AA 4 3 7 7 6 2 0 55.0 46 15 15 34 2.45 3.03 (+19%) 160.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
37 134 16 15 3 0 0 9 0 7 33 0.112 0.156 0.134 0.290 -583.3

Career AVG .112 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 54.0% below league average.

Career OBP .156 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.

Career SLG .134 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 58.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.290 vs. league average 0.609 across their career seasons — 52.3% 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
1884 PHI NL 21 78 9 9 1 0 0 4 0 3 21 0.115 .243 (-53%) .278 (-47%) .327 (-61%) .606 (-54%) -583.3
1885 PHI NL 9 30 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 12 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1885 PH4 AA 7 26 5 4 2 0 0 4 0 3 0 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 0 1 0 1 0
P 37 0 12 80 16 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 PHI OF 1 0 1 0 1 0
1884 PHI P 21 0 8 50 5 1
1885 PHI OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1885 PHI P 9 0 2 21 5 0
1885 PH4 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1885 PH4 P 7 0 2 9 6 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 37
Left Field 1
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Yale University New Haven CT 1886