Cristall, Bill "Lefty"

William Arthur Cristall

This Russian-born southpaw started six games for the Cleveland Blues of the American League in 1901. It was the first year of the franchise's existence; they would eventually be called the Cleveland Indians. They were the Bronchoes in 1902, the Naps in 1903-14, and finally, in 1915, they became, and stayed, the Indians.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. September 12 ,1878 - d. January 28, 1939

Career Highlights:
Lefty had a 1-5 record in his 6 starts, but his one victory was a complete game shutout. He also hit a resounding .350 (6-20), with 2 triples, during his time in the majors. Bill did not last in the big leagues, though, due to a lack of control; he issued 30 walks in only 48.1 innings.

Career Dates:
Cristall pitched for the Cleveland Blues in 1901.

Position:
Pitcher

Physical description:
5'7", 147 pounds
Left-handed

Career Statistics:
Wins: 1
Losses: 5
Winning pct.: .167

ERA: 4.84

Games: 6
Games Started: 6
Complete Games: 5

Innings Pitched: 48.3
Hits Allowed: 54
Bases-on-Balls: 30
Strike Outs: 12

Shut-outs: 1

Relief Pitching
Wins: 0
Losses: 0
Saves: 0

Batting
At-bats: 20
Hits: 3
Home Runs: 0
Batting Average: .350

Fielding Statistics
Put-outs: 3
Assists: 19
Errors: 1
Double Plays: 3

Total Chances per Game: 3.80
Fielding avg: .957

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