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Denny Williams Notable

b. December 13, 1896 · Cincinnati Reds 1921, Boston Red Sox 1924–1925, 1928

Denny Williams divided eight seasons between two clubs as a left fielder: the Cincinnati Reds from 1921, then the Boston Red Sox through 1928.

Across 120 games he batted .259, with 85 hits and 46 runs. He finished with 4 doubles and 5 stolen bases.

He played 78 games in the outfield, with 157 putouts and 7 errors.

He was born in Portland, OR, USA on December 13, 1896, and died on March 23, 1929. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1921 CIN 10700 000 0020 .000
1924 BOS 25851731 300 41053 .365
1925 BOS 692182850 130 1317112 .229
1928 BOS 161814 000 1110 .222
Career 1203284685 430 1828195 .259

On this day & linked events

1896

Born December 13, 1896

Portland, OR, USA

1929

Died March 23, 1929