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41. Bill Dahlen

41. Bill Dahlen
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: January 5, 1870 in Nelliston, NY USA
  • Weight: 180 lbs.
  • Height: 5'9"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: April 22, 1891
  • Final Game: October 12, 1911
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Bill Dahlen played his first eight seasons in Chicago, which is where the legend of “Bad Bill” began.  As a member of the Colts/Orphans, Dahlen proved to be a very good hitter who had three .300 seasons and was .299 overall for Chicago.  Dahlen would collect 1,170 Hits with 561 RBI for the team with a 34.0 bWAR.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Short Stop, Third Base
  • Acquired: Signed before the 1891 Season.
  • Departed: Traded to Baltimore Orioles for Gene DeMontreville 1/25/99.
  • Games Played: 987
  • Notable Statistics: 897 Runs Scored
    1,170 Hits
    203 Doubles
    106 Triples
    57 Home Runs
    561 Runs Batted In
    286 Stolen Bases
    .299/.384/.449 Slash Line
    34.0 bWAR

    No Playoff Games
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Most Assists (1895)
    Most Assists by a Shortstop (1895)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a Shortstop (1898)
    Highest Range Factor per Game by a Shortstop (1893, 1894 & 1897)

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