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Athletics Franchise · 1950–1952

Billy Hitchcock

Third Base3 seasons1950–1952

Biography

Billy Hitchcock was a Major League Baseball third baseman, born July 31, 1916 in Inverness, AL. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 2" and 185 pounds, Billy Hitchcock debuted on April 14, 1942 and last played on August 27, 1953.

Over 703 major-league games, Billy Hitchcock batted .243 with 547 hits, 5 home runs, and 257 RBI in 2249 at-bats.

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

Born

July 31, 1916

Birthplace

Inverness, AL

Position

Third Base

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 2", 185 lb

MLB Debut

April 14, 1942

Final Game

August 27, 1953

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 703 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
703	2249	231	547	67	22	5	257	206	230	.243	.310	.299	.609

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1942	Detroit Tigers	85	280	59	0	29	.211
1946	Detroit Tigers	3	3	0	0	0	.000
1946	Washington Senators	98	354	75	0	25	.212
1946	?	101	357	75	0	25	.210
1947	St. Louis Browns	80	275	61	1	28	.222
1948	Boston Red Sox	49	124	37	1	20	.298
1949	Boston Red Sox	55	147	30	0	9	.204
1950	Philadelphia Athletics	115	399	109	1	54	.273
1951	Philadelphia Athletics	77	222	68	1	36	.306
1952	Philadelphia Athletics	119	407	100	1	56	.246
1953	Detroit Tigers	22	38	8	0	0	.211

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Billy Hitchcock appears across the 1950-1952 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Billy Hitchcock played 311 games with 277 hits and 146 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Billy Hitchcock.

Elmer Valo Pete Suder Alex Kellner Carl Scheib Dick Fowler Joe Astroth Bobby Shantz Eddie Joost

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Billy Hitchcock play?

Billy Hitchcock was a third baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Billy Hitchcock play for the Athletics?

Billy Hitchcock appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1950-1952.

Where was Billy Hitchcock born?

Billy Hitchcock was born on July 31, 1916 in Inverness, AL.

What were Billy Hitchcock's MLB career stats?

Over 703 MLB games, Billy Hitchcock hit .243 with 547 hits, 5 home runs, and 257 RBI.

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