Bob Williams, baseball player, 1911-1913

Bob Williams

Born: 4/27/1884 in Monday, OH, USA

Died: 8/6/1962 in Nelsonville, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-07-03 | Final Game: 1913-04-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert Elias Williams

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Biography

Bob Williams was a professional baseball player born in 1884 who played in Major League Baseball from July 3, 1911, to April 26, 1913. Primarily a position player, Williams participated in 46 games over the course of his brief career. He recorded 18 hits and drove in 11 runs, finishing with a batting average of .164. Despite not hitting any home runs, he managed to steal one base during his time in the league. Williams' career unfolded during a period characterized by the transition from the Deadball Era to a more offensively focused game. While his individual statistics may not reflect a standout career, his contributions as a role player in the early 1910s provide context to the evolving nature of baseball at the time. Players like Williams often played crucial roles in teams, contributing to the fabric of the game even if they did not achieve personal accolades. His legacy remains a testament to the many players who helped shape the sport during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 110 10 18 3 0 0 11 1 15 20 0.164 0.264 0.191 0.455 -436.0

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career SLG .191 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 46.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.455 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 33.7% 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
1911 NYY AL 20 47 3 9 2 0 0 8 1 5 9 0.191 — — — — -203.6
1912 NYY AL 20 44 7 6 1 0 0 3 0 9 8 0.136 — — — — -232.4
1913 NYY AL 6 19 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.158 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 46 0 189 49 15 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 NYA C 20 0 73 24 6 1
1912 NYA C 20 0 91 16 8 0
1913 NYA C 6 0 25 9 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 47