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Billy West Notable

b. August 15, 1853 · Brooklyn Atlantics 1874, New York Mutuals 1876

Billy West divided three seasons between two clubs as a second baseman: the Brooklyn Atlantics from 1874, then the New York Mutuals through 1876.

Across 10 games he batted .205, with 8 hits and 4 runs. He finished with 1 double.

He was born in Williamsburg, NY, USA on August 15, 1853, and died on October 27, 1928.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1874* BRA 93548 100 2120 .229
1876 NYU 1400 000 0000 .000
Major leagues 1400 000 0000 .000
All seasons 103948 100 2120 .205

Seasons outside MLB's recognized major leagues appear in All seasons, but not in Major leagues or the leaderboards. For Billy West, that is 1874–1874. Why totals can differ.

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1853

Born August 15, 1853

Williamsburg, NY, USA

1928

Died October 27, 1928