Earl Williams, baseball player, 1928-1928

Earl Williams

Born: 1/27/1903 in Cumberland Gap, TN, USA

Died: 3/10/1958 in Knoxville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-05-27 | Final Game: 1928-06-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Earl Baxter Williams

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Biography

Earl Williams was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in the major leagues, playing for a short stint from 1928. Born in 1903, Williams made his mark during a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic phase of offensive play. His career in the majors was noted for its brevity, as he appeared in only three games. Despite his limited opportunities, his presence in the league during this period is a testament to the competitive nature of early baseball. Throughout his time in the majors, Williams struggled to find his footing at the plate, finishing his career with 0 hits, 0 home runs, and a batting average of .0. While his statistical record may not reflect significant achievements, the fact that he reached the major leagues speaks to his talent and determination as a player. Earl Williams' career, though short-lived, remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the challenges faced by many players attempting to make their mark in a highly competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1928 BSN NL 3 2 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
C 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1928 BSN C 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Maryville College Maryville TN 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924