| Bill Stearns | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher & Outfielder | |
| Born: March 20, 1853 Washington, D.C., U.S. | |
| Died: December 30, 1898 (aged 45) Washington, D.C., U.S. | |
Batted: unknown Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 26, 1871, for the Washington Olympics | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 12, 1875, for the Washington Nationals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 13–64 |
| Earned run average | 4.28 |
| Strikeouts | 24 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
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William Stearns (March 20, 1853 – December 30, 1898) was an American professional baseball player who played pitcher and outfielder in the National Association from 1871 to 1875. He was the first person who had played baseball in a major league to become a casualty of military service.[1]
- ^ Russo, Frank (2014). The Cooperstown Chronicles. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 243. ISBN 978-1-4422-3639-4.