Billy Rhiel
From BR Bullpen
William Joseph Rhiel
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 175 lb.
- School Newberry College
- Debut April 20, 1929
- Final Game July 9, 1933
- Born August 16, 1900 in Youngstown, OH USA
- Died August 16, 1946 in Warren, OH USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Billy Rhiel hit .340 during nearly a decade in the minors, and came to the majors for four seasons as an infielder-outfielder.
Through 2009 he is the only position player to come to the majors out of Newberry College.
Minor League Managerial Record: Rhiel spent one season as a minor league manager. He was the skipper for the Class D Warren Redskins, an affiliate of the Cleveland Indians in the Pennsylvania State Association. The team finished in 6th place with a 42-64 record.
