Bill Whitrock, baseball player, 1890-1896

Bill Whitrock

Born: 3/4/1870 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 7/26/1935 in Derby, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-05-03 | Final Game: 1896-07-11

Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Franklin Whitrock

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Biography

Bill Whitrock was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1890 to 1896. Born in 1870, Whitrock played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, which was marked by evolving strategies and the gradual emergence of the modern game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 9 wins and 19 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.35. His contributions on the mound included 58 strikeouts and one save, showcasing his ability to strike out batters despite the challenges he faced during an era that prioritized pitching endurance and control. Whitrock's playing style reflected the characteristics of his time, where pitchers often relied on a mix of speed and precision to navigate lineups that featured a blend of power and contact hitters. Despite his overall record, Whitrock's resilience on the mound allowed him to make contributions that would influence the teams he played for during his career. As baseball evolved into the 20th century, players like Whitrock played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of the game, paving the way for future generations of pitchers who would build upon the foundations laid in the years before the modern era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 19 38 30 25 0 1 244.0 308 145 12 110 58 5.35 0

Career ERA 5.35 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 21.0% 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
1890 SL4 AA 5 6 16 11 10 0 1 105.0 104 41 40 39 3.51 3.88 (+9%) 322.0
1893 LS3 NL 2 5 8 8 5 0 0 46.7 64 42 19 8 8.10 4.66 (-74%) -654.3
1894 LS3 NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 8 4 2 0 9.00 — 0.0
1894 CIN NL 2 6 11 9 9 0 0 79.3 122 55 46 10 6.24 5.33 (-17%) -2880.7
1896 PHI NL 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 9.0 10 3 3 1 3.00 4.36 (+31%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 139 22 28 5 1 0 15 2 5 7 0.201 0.240 0.252 0.492 -791.1

Career AVG .201 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.

Career SLG .252 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.492 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 33.0% 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
1890 SL4 AA 16 48 7 7 3 0 0 3 0 2 0 0.146 — — — — -346.7
1893 LS3 NL 8 21 5 6 0 1 0 4 1 1 1 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1894 LS3 NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1894 CIN NL 19 65 10 15 2 0 0 8 1 2 4 0.231 .309 (-25%) .379 (-33%) .435 (-40%) .814 (-37%) 0.0
1896 PHI NL 2 3 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
3B 1 0 2 3 2 0
OF 8 0 16 0 2 0
P 38 0 17 50 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 SL4 OF 1 0 0 0 1 0
1890 SL4 P 16 0 6 23 4 0
1893 LS3 P 8 0 5 11 2 1
1894 LS3 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1894 CIN 3B 1 0 2 3 2 0
1894 CIN OF 7 0 16 0 1 0
1894 CIN P 11 0 6 15 0 1
1896 PHI P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 38
Third Base 1
Left Field 3
Right Field 5