Bill James Player Stats

Player History/Background

Baseball
  • Born on the morning of 01-20-1887, Bill James (a.k.a 'Big Bill') was from the start a talented baseballer.
  • Closely tied to his home in Detroit, Michigan, he is a Capricorn.
    • Bill James did not go to college.

Player Statistics

Bat Handedness: Both
Throws (L/R): Right
  • Bill James is approximately 6'04'', and is around 195 pounds (88.63 kilograms).

MLB Draft/Playing History

* Note: Prior to 1965, major league baseball did not use a drafting system.
Drafted to the MLB: Not Applicable
James's first game: 06-12-1911 (Age 24)
James's last game: 09-17-1919