Ken Williams

Born: 6/28/1890 in Grants Pass, OR, USA

Died: 1/22/1959 in Grants Pass, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-07-14 | Final Game: 1929-08-10

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Roy Williams

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Biography

Ken Williams was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the 1915 to 1929 seasons, leaving an indelible mark on the game with his exceptional hitting and overall offensive prowess. Born in 1890, Williams played in 1,397 games, amassing a noteworthy career batting average of .319. Over his career, he recorded 1,552 hits, including 196 home runs and 913 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and power the offense. His speed on the basepaths was also evident, as he successfully stole 154 bases throughout his time in the league. Williams played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the lively ball era, a time when offensive statistics began to rise dramatically. His impactful presence in the lineup helped shape the offensive strategies of his teams, contributing significantly to their successes. Known for his strong batting skills and steady performance, Williams remains a respected figure in baseball history, celebrated for his contributions to the sport during a transformative period.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1397	4862	860	1552	285	77	196	913	154	566	287	0.319	0.393	0.530	0.924	26564.9

Career AVG .319 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — +15.7% above league average.

Career OBP .393 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +16.2% above league average.

Career SLG .530 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +40.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.924 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — +28.8% above 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
1915	CIN	NL	71	219	22	53	10	4	0	16	4	15	20	0.242	.250 (-3%)	.318 (-7%)	.332 (-2%)	.651 (-5%)	-215.4
1916	CIN	NL	10	27	1	3	0	0	0	1	1	2	5	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	SLA	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	SLA	AL	65	227	32	68	10	5	6	35	7	26	25	0.300	.262 (+14%)	.322 (+17%)	.347 (+34%)	.670 (+26%)	1005.6
1920	SLA	AL	141	521	90	160	34	13	10	72	18	41	26	0.307	.271 (+13%)	.331 (+9%)	.363 (+32%)	.694 (+21%)	1997.3
1921	SLA	AL	146	547	115	190	31	7	24	117	20	74	42	0.347	.286 (+21%)	.344 (+24%)	.395 (+42%)	.739 (+34%)	4050.9
1922	SLA	AL	153	585	128	194	34	11	39	155	37	74	31	0.332	.285 (+16%)	.345 (+19%)	.397 (+58%)	.743 (+40%)	4937.2
1923	SLA	AL	147	555	106	198	37	12	29	91	18	79	32	0.357	.282 (+26%)	.344 (+27%)	.390 (+60%)	.734 (+45%)	5206.9
1924	SLA	AL	114	398	78	129	21	4	18	84	20	69	17	0.324	.283 (+14%)	.345 (+23%)	.389 (+37%)	.734 (+30%)	2594.1
1925	SLA	AL	102	411	83	136	31	5	25	105	10	37	14	0.331	.288 (+15%)	.349 (+12%)	.407 (+51%)	.756 (+33%)	2540.6
1926	SLA	AL	108	347	55	97	15	7	17	74	5	39	23	0.280	.279 (avg)	.345 (+2%)	.390 (+31%)	.735 (+17%)	1102.2
1927	SLA	AL	131	423	70	136	23	6	17	74	9	57	30	0.322	.282 (+14%)	.344 (+17%)	.392 (+34%)	.736 (+26%)	2303.4
1928	BOS	AL	133	462	59	140	25	1	8	67	4	37	15	0.303	.280 (+8%)	.342 (+4%)	.395 (+5%)	.737 (+4%)	427.1
1929	BOS	AL	74	139	21	48	14	2	3	21	1	15	7	0.345	.289 (+19%)	.353 (+16%)	.415 (+30%)	.769 (+23%)	614.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	8	0	0	1
2B	1	0	0	0	0
OF	1298	2948	167	137	40

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1915	CIN	OF	62	117	11	7	4
1916	CIN	OF	10	19	2	1	1
1919	SLA	OF	63	168	10	12	3
1920	SLA	OF	138	331	17	14	6
1921	SLA	OF	145	331	24	26	3
1922	SLA	OF	153	372	16	12	4
1923	SLA	OF	145	333	23	12	5
1924	SLA	OF	109	257	13	9	2
1925	SLA	OF	102	242	11	12	4
1926	SLA	2B	1	0	0	0	0
1926	SLA	OF	92	189	12	11	2
1927	SLA	OF	113	260	15	10	4
1928	BOS	OF	127	254	10	8	0
1929	BOS	1B	2	8	0	0	1
1929	BOS	OF	39	75	3	3	2