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Bill Wagner Notable

b. January 2, 1894 · Pittsburgh Pirates 1914–1917, Boston Braves 1918

Bill Wagner divided five seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1914, then the Boston Braves through 1918.

Across 93 games he batted .207, with 50 hits and 19 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 7 doubles and 1 stolen base.

He played 71 games behind the plate, with 239 putouts and 18 errors. He turned 6 double plays.

He was born in Jessup, IA, USA on January 2, 1894, and died on January 11, 1951. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1914 PIT 3100 000 0000 .000
1915 PIT 5500 000 0120 .000
1916 PIT 193829 020 2580 .237
1917 PIT 531511531 720 911221 .205
1918 BSN 1347210 001 7450 .213
Career 932421950 741 1821371 .207

On this day & linked events

1894

Born January 2, 1894

Jessup, IA, USA

1951

Died January 11, 1951