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41. Billy Rhines

41. Billy Rhines
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: March 14, 1869 in Ridgway, PA USA
  • Weight: 168 lbs.
  • Height: 5'11"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: April 22, 1890
  • Final Game: June 22, 1899
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In the 1890’s, Billy Rhines would have two three year runs with the Cincinnati Reds (1890-92 & 1895-97).  In each stint, he would win an Earned Run Average Title and WHIP Title.  Basically, Rhines had one excellent season in each of his stints as a Red and he is easily one of the better hurlers the team has ever had.  Those two years are enough to rank him here.

Overall as a Red, Rhines had a record of 96-79 with a 3.28 ERA.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Pitcher
  • Acquired: Signed before the 1890 Season.
  • Departed:

    Signed by Louisville before the 1893 Season.

    Acquired (2): Drafted from Grand Rapids (Western League) before the 1895 Season.

    Departed (2): Traded to the Kansas City Royals with Bill Gray, Jack McCarthy, Pop Schriver and Ace Stewart for Pink Hawley, Mike Smith & $1,500 10/10/97.

  • Games Played: 203
  • Notable Statistics: 96 Wins
    79 Losses
    3.28 ERA
    179 Games Started
    153 Complete Games
    11 Shutouts
    24 Games Finished
    1 Save
    1,548 Innings Pitched
    499 Strikeouts
    3.65 FIP
    1.322 WHIP
    1.03 SO/BB
    24.6 bWAR

    No Playoff Games
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Lowest ERA (1890 & 1896)
    Lowest WHIP (1890 & 1896)
    Lowest H/9 (1896)
    Highest ERA+ (1890 & 1896)

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