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Bill Wambsganss

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Biography

Bill Wambsganss was a Major League Baseball second baseman, born March 19, 1894 in Cleveland, OH. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 11" and 175 pounds, Bill Wambsganss debuted on August 4, 1914 and last played on September 27, 1926.

Over 1494 major-league games, Bill Wambsganss batted .259 with 1359 hits, 7 home runs, and 520 RBI in 5241 at-bats.

Every one of Bill's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

March 19, 1894

Birthplace

Cleveland, OH

Position

Second Base

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

5' 11", 175 lb

MLB Debut

August 4, 1914

Final Game

September 27, 1926

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1494 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1494	5241	710	1359	215	59	7	520	490	357	.259	.328	.327	.655

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1914	Cleveland Naps	43	143	31	0	12	.217
1915	Cleveland Indians	121	375	73	0	21	.195
1916	Cleveland Indians	136	475	117	0	45	.246
1917	Cleveland Indians	142	499	127	0	43	.255
1918	Cleveland Indians	87	315	93	0	40	.295
1919	Cleveland Indians	139	526	146	2	60	.278
1920	Cleveland Indians	153	565	138	1	55	.244
1921	Cleveland Indians	108	410	117	2	47	.285
1922	Cleveland Indians	143	538	141	0	47	.262
1923	Cleveland Indians	101	345	100	1	59	.290
1924	Boston Red Sox	156	636	174	0	49	.274
1925	Boston Red Sox	111	360	83	1	41	.231
1926	Philadelphia Athletics	54	54	19	0	1	.352

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Bill Wambsganss appears across the 1926 season (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Bill Wambsganss played 54 games with 19 hits and 1 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Bill Wambsganss.

Cy Perkins Jimmy Dykes Eddie Rommel Al Simmons Bing Miller Jimmie Foxx Rube Walberg Max Bishop

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Bill Wambsganss play?

Bill Wambsganss was a second baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Bill Wambsganss play for the Athletics?

Bill Wambsganss appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1926.

Where was Bill Wambsganss born?

Bill Wambsganss was born on March 19, 1894 in Cleveland, OH.

What were Bill Wambsganss's MLB career stats?

Over 1494 MLB games, Bill Wambsganss hit .259 with 1359 hits, 7 home runs, and 520 RBI.

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