Steamboat Williams

Born: 1/31/1892 in Cascade, MT, USA

Died: 6/29/1979 in Deer River, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-07-12 | Final Game: 1916-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Rees Gephardt Williams

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Biography

Steamboat Williams was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1892, whose career spanned from 1914 to October 1, 1916. During his time in the Major Leagues, Williams showcased his skills on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 6-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.42. He struck out 27 batters and recorded 1 save, contributing to his team's efforts during a period that was characterized by a transition in baseball dynamics, as teams began to explore more specialized pitching roles. Williams played during an era that saw the game evolving from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented style, and his contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, reflected the challenges and competitiveness of early 20th-century baseball. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Steamboat Williams remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, embodying the spirit of perseverance and dedication that defined many players of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	8	41	9	5	0	1	116.0	134	57	7	33	27	4.42	0

Career ERA 4.42 vs. league average 2.87 across their career seasons — 54.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1914	STL	NL	0	1	5	1	0	0	0	11.0	13	8	6	2	6.55	2.93 (-124%)	-
1916	STL	NL	6	7	36	8	5	0	1	105.0	121	49	27	25	4.20	2.78 (-51%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
41	25	3	5	1	0	0	2	0	3	7	0.200	0.286	0.240	0.526	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.526 vs. league average 0.653 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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
1914	STL	NL	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	STL	NL	36	24	3	5	1	0	0	1	0	3	6	0.208	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	41	0	1	34	5	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	SLN	P	5	0	0	3	0	0
1916	SLN	P	36	0	1	31	5	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	41