Billy Riley
Position: Leftfielder
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
5-10, 160lb (178cm, 72kg)
Born: 1855 in Cincinnati, OH us
Died: November 9, 1887 in Cincinnati, OH
Buried: St. Joseph New Cemetery, Cincinnati, OH
Debut: May 4, 1875 (Age 20, 268th in major league history)
Last Game: September 30, 1879 (Age 24)
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1879 season
Full Name: William James Riley
Nicknames: Pigtail Billy
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SUMMARY
Career
WAR
-1.5
AB
194
H
28
HR
0
BA
.144
R
18
RBI
10
SB
0
OBP
.157
SLG
.160
OPS
.317
OPS+
5
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