Alva Williams Notable

Alva Williams played for three clubs across eight seasons as a catcher, opening with the Boston Red Sox in 1911 and closing with the Cleveland Indians in 1918. His longest stay was with the Washington Senators, from 1912 to 1916.

Across 498 games he batted .265, with 314 hits and 111 runs. He finished with 2 home runs, 51 doubles and 27 stolen bases.

He played 212 games behind the plate, with 980 putouts and 29 errors. He turned 14 double plays. He also played 144 games at first base.

He was born in Carthage, IL, USA on January 31, 1882, and died on July 23, 1933. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.