Bull Wagner

Born: 12/25/1887 in Lilley, MI, USA

Died: 10/2/1967 in Muskegon, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-06-02 | Final Game: 1914-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: William George Wagner

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Biography

Bull Wagner, born in 1887, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a brief yet notable career in the early 20th century. His playing career spanned from 1913 to 1914, during a time when baseball was evolving and beginning to attract a wider audience. Wagner's pitching record concluded with 4 wins and 3 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 5.64. Over the course of his career, he recorded 15 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability on the mound despite a limited number of appearances. Wagner's playing style was emblematic of the transitional period in baseball, as pitchers began to adopt more strategic approaches to their craft. Although he did not accumulate saves during his time, his contributions to his teams during the deadball era reflected the challenges and competitive nature of the game at the time. While his career may not have been extensive, Bull Wagner remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the persistence and passion of players from that formative era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	3	24	1	0	0	0	83.0	91	52	5	42	15	5.64	0

Career ERA 5.64 vs. league average 2.98 across their career seasons — 89.0% 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
1913	BRO	NL	4	2	18	1	0	0	0	70.7	77	43	30	11	5.48	3.07 (-79%)	-2755.4
1914	BRO	NL	0	1	6	0	0	0	0	12.3	14	9	12	4	6.57	2.93 (-124%)	-633.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
24	27	1	6	0	0	0	1	0	2	14	0.222	0.276	0.222	0.498	0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.498 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 25.1% 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
1913	BRO	NL	18	26	1	6	0	0	0	1	0	2	13	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	BRO	NL	6	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
P	24	0	4	15	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1913	BRO	P	18	0	4	12	1	0
1914	BRO	P	6	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	24