Bill Webb

Born: 6/25/1895 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 1/12/1943 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-09-17 | Final Game: 1917-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 161 lbs

Full name: William Joseph Webb

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Biography

Bill Webb, born in 1895, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period during the 1917 season. As a position player, Webb's time in Major League Baseball was limited to just five games, where he recorded three hits and maintained a batting average of .200. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his participation in the league during this era adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Webb's career unfolded during a time when the sport was experiencing the effects of the First World War, which influenced player availability and team compositions. Although his time in the major leagues was short-lived, Webb's presence on the field contributed to the legacy of those who played during the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a focus on more dynamic play. His experience reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players of that time, making his story a noteworthy footnote in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	15	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.200	0.294	0.200	0.494	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.494 vs. league average 0.636 across their career seasons — 22.3% 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
1917	PIT	NL	5	15	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	4	0	6	8	0	1
SS	1	0	3	5	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1917	PIT	2B	4	0	6	8	0	1
1917	PIT	SS	1	0	3	5	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	3
Shortstop	1