Denny Williams, baseball player, 1921-1928

Denny Williams

Born: 12/13/1896 in Portland, OR, USA

Died: 3/23/1929 in San Clemente, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-15 | Final Game: 1928-07-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Evon Daniel Williams

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Biography

Denny Williams was a professional baseball player born in 1896, who made his mark in the Major Leagues between 1921 and 1928. As a position player, he displayed a versatile skill set over the course of 120 games. His career batting average stood at .259, highlighting his ability to make consistent contact with the ball, even in an era characterized by strong pitching and defensive play. Although he did not hit any home runs during his career, Williams contributed 18 RBIs and demonstrated speed on the bases with 5 stolen bases. Playing during the early years of the 1920s, Williams was part of a transitional phase in baseball that followed the deadball era, a time when the game was beginning to embrace a more dynamic offensive approach. His contributions, while modest in terms of power numbers, reflected the role of a contact hitter who focused on getting on base and advancing runners. Williams' tenure in Major League Baseball may not have included the accolades of some of his contemporaries, but his dedication to the game and his role as a team player remain a noteworthy aspect of his legacy in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
120 328 46 85 4 3 0 18 5 28 19 0.259 0.319 0.290 0.609 -863.0

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.609 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 18.0% 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
1921 CIN NL 10 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1924 BOS AL 25 85 17 31 3 0 0 4 3 10 5 0.365 .283 (+28%) .345 (+27%) .389 (+3%) .734 (+14%) 259.5
1925 BOS AL 69 218 28 50 1 3 0 13 2 17 11 0.229 .288 (-20%) .349 (-18%) .407 (-36%) .756 (-28%) -1122.5
1928 BOS AL 16 18 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 78 0 157 5 7 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1921 CIN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1924 BOS OF 19 0 34 1 1 0
1925 BOS OF 52 0 117 4 6 1
1928 BOS OF 6 0 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 58
Center Field 21
Right Field 1