Bill Wagner

Born: 1/2/1894 in Jessup, IA, USA

Died: 1/11/1951 in Waterloo, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-07-16 | Final Game: 1918-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: William Joseph Wagner

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Biography

Bill Wagner was a professional baseball player born in 1894, whose career spanned from 1914 until his final game on September 2, 1918. Primarily serving as a position player, Wagner played in a total of 93 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 50 hits and achieved a batting average of .207, showcasing the challenges faced by many players of that era in finding consistent offensive success. Throughout his career, he hit one home run and collected 18 RBIs, along with a notable single stolen base. Wagner's playing days took place during a transitional period in baseball, shortly before the onset of the "Deadball Era," which was characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on strategic play. While not a star player, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination common among players of his time. After retiring from the sport, Wagner remained a part of baseball history, representing the many athletes who dedicated themselves to the game during the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
93	242	19	50	7	4	1	18	1	21	37	0.207	0.273	0.281	0.554	-474.7

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.554 vs. league average 0.648 across their career seasons — 14.6% 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
1914	PIT	NL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	PIT	NL	5	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	PIT	NL	19	38	2	9	0	2	0	2	0	5	8	0.237	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	PIT	NL	53	151	15	31	7	2	0	9	1	11	22	0.205	.248 (-17%)	.312 (-16%)	.323 (-14%)	.635 (-15%)	-375.9
1918	BSN	NL	13	47	2	10	0	0	1	7	0	4	5	0.213	—	—	—	—	-98.8