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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