Bill Duggleby
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William James Duggleby
(Frosty Bill)
- Bats Unknown, Throws Right
- Debut April 21, 1898
- Final Game September 7, 1907
- Born March 16, 1874 in Utica, NY USA
- Died August 30, 1944 in Redfield, NY USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Pitcher Bill Duggleby was the first player to hit a grand slam in his first career at-bat. It came with the Philadelphia Phillies against Cy Seymour of the New York Giants on April 21, 1898. The second was Jeremy Hermida (August 31, 2005), and the third was Kevin Kouzmanoff (September 2, 2006).
He umpired one National League game at the end of the 1905 season.
Notable Achievements[edit]
- 15 Wins Seasons: 2 (1901 & 1905)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1901)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 6 (1901-1906)
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