Rinaldo Williams, baseball player, 1914-1914

Rinaldo Williams

Born: 12/18/1893 in Santa Cruz, CA, USA

Died: 4/24/1966 in Cottonwood, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-10-08 | Final Game: 1914-10-10

Bats: L | Throws: R

Full name: Rinaldo Louis Williams

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Biography

Rinaldo Williams was a professional baseball player born in 1893 who played in the early 20th century, making his mark in a brief but notable career that spanned two days. Williams appeared in four Major League games from October 8 to October 10, 1914, during a time when the game was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. In his limited time on the field, Williams recorded four hits, achieving a batting average of .267. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence in the lineup exemplified the spirit of perseverance in baseball, as many players of that era faced significant challenges in gaining recognition and opportunity. Despite his short tenure in the majors, Williams remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players whose contributions, though fleeting, were integral to the game's development.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 15 1 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.267 0.267 0.400 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +17.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.661 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
1914 BRF FL 4 15 1 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.267 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 4 0 4 8 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 BRF 3B 4 0 4 8 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 4