Bill Warren, baseball player, 1914-1915

Bill Warren

Born: 2/11/1884 in Cairo, IL, USA

Died: 1/28/1960 in Whiteville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-30 | Final Game: 1915-05-23

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

Full name: William Hackney Warren

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Biography

Bill Warren, born in 1884, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1914 to 1915, a time when baseball was transitioning into a more modern era, moving away from the deadball influences that had dominated the sport. Over the course of his career, Warren appeared in 31 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate with a batting average of .245. He recorded 13 hits, contributed 6 RBIs, and demonstrated some speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Though Warren did not hit any home runs during his brief career, his contributions to his teams reflected the gritty determination and hard-nosed style typical of players from that time. With his career ending in 1915, Warren's time in the Major Leagues was short-lived, but he remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the many players who labored behind the scenes during an era of significant change in the sport. His journey through the game serves as a reminder of the dedication and passion that characterized early baseball and the players who helped shape its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
31 53 5 13 2 0 0 6 2 5 7 0.245 0.310 0.283 0.593 -77.0

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .283 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.593 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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 IND FL 26 50 5 12 2 0 0 5 2 5 7 0.240 .255 (-6%) .322 (-4%) .339 (-17%) .661 (-11%) -77.0
1915 NEW FL 5 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
C 24 0 65 17 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 IND C 23 0 64 17 6 1
1915 NEW 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1915 NEW C 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 24
First Base 1