Otto Williams

Born: 11/2/1877 in Newark, NJ, USA

Died: 3/19/1937 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-10-05 | Final Game: 1906-06-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Otto George Williams

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Biography

Otto Williams, born in 1877, was a professional baseball player who carved out his career in the early 20th century, playing from 1902 to 1906. Primarily a position player, Williams appeared in 170 games during his tenure in the Major Leagues. He recorded 113 hits, which included no home runs, and drove in 34 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .203. Known for his speed on the bases, he accumulated 24 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute beyond just hitting. Williams' career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Although his offensive numbers were modest, his contributions on the field were characterized by hustle and determination, traits that resonated with fans of his time. Despite not being a superstar, Williams’ presence in the game during its formative years adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse roles players filled as the sport evolved.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
170	558	48	113	13	3	0	34	24	29	85	0.203	0.244	0.237	0.481	-2273.2

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career SLG .237 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.481 vs. league average 0.642 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1902	STL	NL	2	5	0	2	0	0	2	1	1	0	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1903	STL	NL	53	187	10	38	4	2	9	6	9	27	0.203	.261 (-22%)	.316 (-24%)	.345 (-29%)	.662 (-27%)	-831.7
1903	CHC	NL	38	130	14	29	5	0	13	8	4	22	0.223	.261 (-15%)	.316 (-22%)	.345 (-24%)	.662 (-23%)	-831.7
1904	CHC	NL	57	185	21	37	4	1	8	9	13	34	0.200	.246 (-19%)	.300 (-15%)	.321 (-28%)	.622 (-21%)	-594.7
1906	WSN	AL	20	51	3	7	0	0	2	0	2	2	0.137	.247 (-45%)	.307 (-40%)	.315 (-56%)	.622 (-48%)	-351.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	16	9	124	6	2	3
2B	20	9	40	62	6	1
3B	8	4	6	12	5	0
OF	21	20	33	3	1	1
SS	98	15	188	308	52	26

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	SLN	SS	2	0	5	8	3	0
1903	SLN	2B	1	0	1	2	0	0
1903	SLN	SS	52	0	94	161	33	16
1903	CHN	1B	3	0	20	0	0	1
1903	CHN	2B	7	0	12	24	4	0
1903	CHN	3B	1	0	2	0	1	0
1903	CHN	SS	26	0	60	88	10	9
1904	CHN	1B	11	9	98	5	2	2
1904	CHN	2B	6	5	10	18	0	0
1904	CHN	3B	6	4	4	12	4	0
1904	CHN	OF	21	20	33	3	1	1
1904	CHN	SS	10	7	16	29	2	0
1906	WS1	1B	2	0	6	1	0	0
1906	WS1	2B	6	4	17	18	2	1
1906	WS1	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1906	WS1	SS	8	8	13	22	4	1