Billy Rhines

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Billy Rhines
Pitcher
Born: March 14, 1869
Ridgway, Pennsylvania
Died: January 30, 1922 (aged 52)
Ridgway, Pennsylvania
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 22, 1890
for the Cincinnati Reds
Final game
June 22, 1899
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Career statistics
Pitching Record     114-103
Earned run average     3.47
Strikeouts     555
Teams
Career highlights and awards

William Pearl Rhines (March 14, 1869-January 30, 1922) was a former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of 9 seasons (1890-1899) with the Cincinnati Reds, Louisville Colonels and Pittsburgh Pirates. He led the National League in ERA twice (1890 and 1896) while playing for Cincinnati. For his career, he compiled a 114-103 record in 249 appearances, with a 3.47 ERA and 743 strikeouts.

He was born and later died in Ridgway, Pennsylvania at the age of 52. He was an alumnus of Bucknell University.

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Preceded by
John Clarkson		 National League ERA Champion
1890		 Succeeded by
John Ewing
Preceded by
Al Maul		 National League ERA Champion
1896		 Succeeded by
Amos Rusie