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Athletics Franchise · 1975–1976

Billy Williams

Designated Hitter2 seasons1975–1976

Biography

Billy Williams was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born June 15, 1938 in Whistler, AL. A left-handed hitter listed at 6' 1" and 175 pounds, Billy Williams debuted on August 6, 1959 and last played on October 2, 1976.

Over 2488 major-league games, Billy Williams batted .290 with 2711 hits, 426 home runs, and 1475 RBI in 9350 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
June 15, 1938
Birthplace
Whistler, AL
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
Left / Right
Height / Weight
6' 1", 175 lb
MLB Debut
August 6, 1959
Final Game
October 2, 1976
Seasons with A's
2

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 2488 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
248893501410271143488426147510451046.290.361.492.853
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1959Chicago Cubs1833502.152
1960Chicago Cubs12471327.277
1961Chicago Cubs1465291472586.278
1962Chicago Cubs1596181842291.298
1963Chicago Cubs1616121752595.286
1964Chicago Cubs1626452013398.312
1965Chicago Cubs16464520334108.315
1966Chicago Cubs1626481792991.276
1967Chicago Cubs1626341762884.278
1968Chicago Cubs1636421853098.288
1969Chicago Cubs1636421882195.293
1970Chicago Cubs16163620542129.322
1971Chicago Cubs1575941792893.301
1972Chicago Cubs15057419137122.333
1973Chicago Cubs1565761662086.288
1974Chicago Cubs1174041131668.280
1975Oakland Athletics1555201272381.244
1976Oakland Athletics120351741141.211

Season-by-Season

1976Oakland AthleticsDesignated Hitter1975Oakland AthleticsDesignated Hitter

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Billy Williams appears across the 1975 and 1976 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Billy Williams played 275 games with 201 hits and 122 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Billy Williams.

Bert CampanerisJoe RudiPaul LindbladSal BandoMike NorrisRollie FingersVida BlueGene Tenace

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Billy Williams play?
Billy Williams was an outfielder who batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Billy Williams play for the Athletics?
Billy Williams appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1975 and 1976.
Where was Billy Williams born?
Billy Williams was born on June 15, 1938 in Whistler, AL.
What were Billy Williams's MLB career stats?
Over 2488 MLB games, Billy Williams hit .290 with 2711 hits, 426 home runs, and 1475 RBI.

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