Bill Wolff

Born: 1/14/1876 in Tremont, PA, USA

Died: 11/7/1943 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-09-10 | Final Game: 1902-09-10

Throws: R | Height: 5'9"

Full name: William Franklyn Wolff

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Biography

Bill Wolff was a professional baseball player born in 1876, whose career spanned the years 1902 to 1909. Although his time in Major League Baseball was brief, appearing in just one game, he made a notable mark during that appearance. Wolff recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .333, showcasing a brief glimpse of his potential at the plate. Throughout his career, he played primarily as a position player, contributing to the teams he was a part of during the early 20th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the offensive explosion that would follow. Despite the limited statistics—one game, one hit, no home runs, and no RBIs—Wolff's presence in the major leagues reflects the competitive nature of baseball during a time when many players fought for recognition and opportunity. His brief stint serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to greatness in a sport that was rapidly evolving, paving the way for future generations of players. Wolff's story may be short, but it is emblematic of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	11	4	0	4	3	4.00	0

Career ERA 4.00 vs. league average 3.17 across their career seasons — 26.0% 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
1902	PHI	NL	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	11	4	4	3	4.00	3.17 (-26%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +24.9% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.665 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
1902	PHI	NL	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	PHI	P	1	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1