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Athletics Franchise · 1939–1940

Bill Lillard

Shortstop2 seasons1939–1940

Biography

Bill Lillard was a Major League Baseball shortstop, born January 10, 1918 in Goleta, CA. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 10" and 170 pounds, Bill Lillard debuted on September 11, 1939 and last played on September 24, 1940.

Over 80 major-league games, Bill Lillard batted .244 with 55 hits, 1 home runs, and 22 RBI in 225 at-bats.

Every one of Bill's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
January 10, 1918
Birthplace
Goleta, CA
Position
Shortstop
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
5' 10", 170 lb
MLB Debut
September 11, 1939
Final Game
September 24, 1940
Seasons with A's
2

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 80 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
802253055921223129.244.339.316.655
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1939Philadelphia Athletics719601.316
1940Philadelphia Athletics7320649121.238

Season-by-Season

1940Philadelphia AthleticsShortstop1939Philadelphia AthleticsShortstop

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Bill Lillard appears across the 1939 and 1940 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Bill Lillard played 80 games with 55 hits and 22 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Bill Lillard.

Bob JohnsonFrankie HayesSam ChapmanWally MosesDick SiebertHal WagnerBuck RossChubby Dean

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Bill Lillard play?
Bill Lillard was a shortstop who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Bill Lillard play for the Athletics?
Bill Lillard appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1939 and 1940.
Where was Bill Lillard born?
Bill Lillard was born on January 10, 1918 in Goleta, CA.
What were Bill Lillard's MLB career stats?
Over 80 MLB games, Bill Lillard hit .244 with 55 hits, 1 home runs, and 22 RBI.

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