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199. Cy Williams

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199. Cy Williams
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: December 21, 1887 in Wadena, IN USA
  • Weight: 180 lbs.
  • Height: 6'2"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: L
  • Debut: July 18, 1912
  • Final Game: September 22, 1930
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1915
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1916
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1922
  • MVP - 1924
  • MVP - 1927
 
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Cy Williams entered Notre Dame, having only played in a handful of baseball games.  He left them as an accomplished player who the Chicago Cubs signed after he finished school. 

Williams joined the Cubs right away (1912), and a few years later, he was a regular in the Outfield.  Williams won the Home Run Title in 1916 (12), but he was a defensive liability and was viewed as expendable.  He was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in 1918, and it turned out to be a lopsided transaction in favor of the Phils.  

The Baker Bowl, where the Phillies played fit the strength of Williams, and as the ball started flying out of the park in the 1920s, he was one of those who perfected the art of the long-ball.  Williams led the NL in Home Runs in 1920 (15), 1923 (41), and 1927 (30), and he was also the leader in Slugging in 1926 (.568).  Williams would also have six .300 seasons for Philadelphia. 

At the time of his retirement in 1930, Williams was the all-time Home Run leader in the National League (251).  

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Wadena, Indiana, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Wednesday, 01 January 1936
  • Position: Outfield
  • Played For: Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    World Series Rings (None) 
    Highest Slugging Percentage (1) (NL) (1926) 
    Highest OPS (2) (NL) (1916 & 1926)
    Most Home Runs (4) (NL) (1916, 1920, 1923 & 1927)
    Highest OPS+ (1) (NL) (1926)
    Most Extra Base Hits (1) (NL) (1923)
    Most Times Hit By Pitch (1) (NL) (1927)
    Most Assists by a Centerfielder (2) (NL) (1921 & 1922)
    Most Assists by a Rightfielder (1) (NL) (1927)
    Most Assists by an Outfielder (1) (NL) (1921)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Centerfielder (3) (NL) (1915, 1916 & 1923)
  • Other Points of Note:

    2 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Position Players)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Offensive bWAR)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Batting Average)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (On Base Percentage)
    10 Top Ten Finishes (Slugging Percentage)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (OPS)
    8 Top Ten Finishes (OPS+
    3 Top Ten Finish (Runs Scored)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Hits)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Total Bases)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Doubles)
    12 Top Ten Finish (Home Runs)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Batted In)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Extra Base Hits)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Win Probability Added)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 10. Assists by a Centerfielder: 151
    27. Double Plays Turned by a Centerfielder: 30
    32. Assists by an Outfielder: 225
    45. Putouts by a Centerfielder: 3,383
    61. Putouts by an Outfielder: 4,180
    63. Range Factor per Game by a Centerfielder: 2.58
    70. Double Plays Turned by an Outfielder: 40
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame:

    1938: 0.4%
    1945: 0.4%
    1948: 0.8%
    1949: 1.3%
    1950: 5.4%
    1951: 3.1%
    1952: 1.7%
    1953: 1.5%
    1954: 1.6%
    1955: 1.2%
    1956: 5.7%
    1958: 2.3%
    1960: 4.1%
  • Should be Inducted As A: Philadelphia Phillie

Should Cy Williams be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 33.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 66.7%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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