Bill White

Born: 5/1/1860 in Bridgeport, OH, USA

Died: 12/29/1924 in Bellaire, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-06-01 | Final Game: 1888-10-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Dighton White

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Biography

Bill White was a professional baseball player born in 1860, who played in the late 19th century, a period characterized by the evolution of baseball from its early, rough-and-tumble roots into a more organized and strategic sport. His career spanned from 1883 to 1888, during which he established himself as a solid position player. Over the course of 467 games, White recorded 441 hits, demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively, with a career batting average of .240. While he only hit 6 home runs, he was a versatile player who also excelled on the bases, amassing 76 stolen bases and driving in 205 runs throughout his time in the league. White’s playing style reflected the characteristics of the era, where speed and contact hitting were crucial components of a successful offensive strategy. His ability to steal bases highlighted his agility and tactical acumen, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. As baseball transitioned through various phases of development, including the rise of organized leagues and the establishment of player statistics as a key part of the game, White's contributions in the field and on the basepaths helped pave the way for future generations of players. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history from a transformative period in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
467	1834	272	441	39	37	6	205	76	125	97	0.240	0.291	0.312	0.603	-2023.2

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.603 vs. league average 0.635 across their career seasons — near 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
1883	PHI	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1884	PT1	AA	74	291	25	66	7	10	0	0	0	13	0	0.227	.243 (-7%)	.278 (-6%)	.327 (-2%)	.606 (-4%)	-226.9
1886	LS2	AA	135	557	96	143	17	10	1	66	14	37	0	0.257	.246 (+4%)	.302 (+1%)	.331 (-1%)	.634 (avg)	-52.5
1887	LS2	AA	132	512	85	129	7	9	2	79	41	47	36	0.252	.270 (-7%)	.331 (-5%)	.373 (-16%)	.705 (-11%)	-1060.3
1888	LS2	AA	49	198	35	55	6	5	1	30	15	7	23	0.278	.238 (+16%)	.290 (+7%)	.319 (+17%)	.610 (+12%)	323.6
1888	SL4	AA	76	275	31	48	2	3	2	30	6	21	38	0.175	.238 (-27%)	.290 (-18%)	.319 (-29%)	.610 (-24%)	323.6

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	1	0	2	1	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — 167.0% 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
1886	LS2	AA	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	1	2	1	9.00	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
10	35	4	5	1	0	0	4	3	6	0.143

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1888	WS	SL4	10	35	4	5	1	0	0	4	3	6	0.143

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	2	4	6	0	0
3B	22	23	49	12	3
OF	4	6	0	3	0
P	1	0	1	1	0
SS	440	660	1381	332	120

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1883	PHI	3B	1	1	1	0	0
1883	PHI	SS	1	2	0	1	0
1884	PT1	3B	10	11	21	8	2
1884	PT1	OF	4	6	0	3	0
1884	PT1	SS	60	58	185	58	12
1886	LS2	P	1	0	1	1	0
1886	LS2	SS	135	212	430	95	48
1887	LS2	SS	132	204	431	96	45
1888	LS2	3B	11	11	27	4	1
1888	LS2	SS	38	52	130	41	5
1888	SL4	2B	2	4	6	0	0
1888	SL4	SS	74	132	205	41	10