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Bill North

Outfield6 seasons1973–1978

Biography

Bill North was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born May 15, 1948 in Seattle, WA. A switch-handed hitter listed at 5' 11" and 185 pounds, Bill North debuted on September 3, 1971 and last played on June 11, 1981.

Over 1169 major-league games, Bill North batted .261 with 1016 hits, 20 home runs, and 230 RBI in 3900 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

May 15, 1948

Birthplace

Seattle, WA

Position

Outfielder

Bats / Throws

Switch / Right

Height / Weight

5' 11", 185 lb

MLB Debut

September 3, 1971

Final Game

June 11, 1981

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1169 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1169	3900	640	1016	120	31	20	230	627	665	.261	.365	.323	.688

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1971	Chicago Cubs	8	16	6	0	0	.375
1972	Chicago Cubs	66	127	23	0	4	.181
1973	Oakland Athletics	146	554	158	5	34	.285
1974	Oakland Athletics	149	543	141	4	33	.260
1975	Oakland Athletics	140	524	143	1	43	.273
1976	Oakland Athletics	154	590	163	2	31	.276
1977	Oakland Athletics	56	184	48	1	9	.261
1978	Oakland Athletics	24	52	11	0	5	.212
1978	Los Angeles Dodgers	110	304	71	0	10	.234
1978	?	134	356	82	0	15	.230
1979	San Francisco Giants	142	460	119	5	30	.259
1980	San Francisco Giants	128	415	104	1	19	.251
1981	San Francisco Giants	46	131	29	1	12	.221

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Bill North appears across the 1973-1978 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Bill North played 669 games with 664 hits and 155 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Bill North.

Vida Blue Tim Hosley Bert Campaneris Joe Rudi Paul Lindblad Sal Bando Mike Norris Rollie Fingers

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Bill North play?

Bill North was an outfielder who switch-hit and threw right-handed.

When did Bill North play for the Athletics?

Bill North appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1973-1978.

Where was Bill North born?

Bill North was born on May 15, 1948 in Seattle, WA.

What were Bill North's MLB career stats?

Over 1169 MLB games, Bill North hit .261 with 1016 hits, 20 home runs, and 230 RBI.

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