Jesse Williams

Born: 6/22/1913 in Henderson, TX, USA

Died: 2/27/1990 in Kansas City, MO, USA

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

Full name: Jesse Horace Williams

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Biography

Jesse Williams, born in 1913, is an active position player renowned for his contributions to the game of baseball. Over his career spanning 288 games, he demonstrates a solid batting average of .267, amassing 270 hits and driving in 101 runs. Williams showcases his versatility on the base paths as well, accumulating 32 stolen bases, highlighting his speed and agility as a player. His power at the plate is evidenced by his five home runs, showcasing his ability to deliver in crucial moments. Williams's impact on the field is further solidified by his selection as an All-Star three times, underscoring his recognition among peers and fans alike. As he continues to play, he remains a significant figure in modern baseball, embodying the skill and tenacity that defines the current era of the sport. His ongoing career contributes to the evolving narrative of baseball, as he navigates the challenges and opportunities presented in today's game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
288	1012	169	270	40	18	5	101	32	100	2	0.267	0.339	0.357	0.696	230.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.696 vs. league average 0.696 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
1939	KCM	NAL	26	70	8	15	3	0	0	5	3	4	1	0.214	.274 (-22%)	.342 (-26%)	.393 (-35%)	.735 (-31%)	-379.5
1940	KCM	NAL	40	136	24	50	6	3	1	28	5	11	1	0.368	.267 (+38%)	.335 (+26%)	.387 (+23%)	.722 (+25%)	592.7
1941	KCM	NAL	40	134	21	35	4	3	0	20	4	13	0	0.261	.262 (avg)	.332 (+2%)	.373 (-10%)	.705 (-4%)	-74.8
1941	NBY	NN2	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	-74.8
1942	KCM	NAL	46	159	21	37	9	3	2	14	1	19	0	0.233	.253 (-8%)	.323 (-3%)	.349 (+4%)	.672 (+1%)	5.0
1943	KCM	NAL	42	156	24	39	2	3	0	9	5	17	0	0.250	.255 (-2%)	.324 (+2%)	.346 (-13%)	.671 (-6%)	-109.3
1944	KCM	NAL	43	157	21	36	6	4	0	10	3	14	0	0.229	.261 (-12%)	.325 (-8%)	.357 (-11%)	.683 (-9%)	-255.8
1945	KCM	NAL	50	196	50	58	10	2	2	15	11	22	0	0.296	.260 (+13%)	.328 (+13%)	.354 (+12%)	.683 (+13%)	451.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	22	4	9	2	0	0	6	1	0	0.409

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1942	NWS	KCM	4	16	3	8	2	0	0	5	1	0	0.500
1939	ALC	KCM	2	6	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	12	0	0	2
2B	33	33	83	96	10	17
3B	21	17	15	28	6	2
OF	8	6	7	0	0	0
SS	227	222	402	671	70	80

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1939	KCM	3B	14	10	8	16	2	1
1939	KCM	OF	2	2	1	0	0	0
1939	KCM	SS	7	7	10	18	3	2
1940	KCM	3B	3	3	3	8	2	0
1940	KCM	SS	38	37	59	98	12	17
1941	KCM	3B	3	3	4	1	1	1
1941	KCM	SS	37	35	67	107	10	10
1941	NBY	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1942	KCM	SS	46	46	84	152	14	15
1943	KCM	SS	42	42	85	118	7	16
1944	KCM	1B	2	0	12	0	0	2
1944	KCM	OF	3	2	3	0	0	0
1944	KCM	SS	40	40	70	125	19	14
1945	KCM	2B	33	33	83	96	10	17
1945	KCM	3B	1	1	0	3	1	0
1945	KCM	OF	2	1	2	0	0	0
1945	KCM	SS	17	15	27	53	5	6