Bill Zimmerman

Born: 1/20/1887 in Kengen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Died: 10/4/1952 in Newark, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-04-14 | Final Game: 1915-07-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: William Frederick Zimmerman

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Biography

Bill Zimmerman was a professional baseball player born in 1887, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1915, when he made his debut, until his final game on July 9 of the same year. Despite a brief career, Zimmerman made an impact in the limited time he spent on the field. Over the course of 22 games, he recorded 16 hits, resulting in a respectable batting average of .281. He contributed 7 runs batted in and demonstrated his speed with 1 stolen base, showcasing his versatility as a player. Zimmerman played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the sport evolved significantly in the following decades. The early 1910s were marked by a shift in playing styles and strategies, and although Zimmerman did not hit any home runs, his ability to make contact and produce runs highlighted his role as a solid offensive contributor. His career, while short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	57	3	16	2	0	0	7	1	4	8	0.281	0.328	0.316	0.644	-7.5

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.651 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
1915	BRO	NL	22	57	3	16	2	0	0	7	1	4	8	0.281	.250 (+12%)	.318 (+3%)	.332 (-5%)	.651 (-1%)	-7.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	18	0	19	0	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1915	BRO	OF	18	0	19	0	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	1
Right Field	17