Billy Baldwin

Born: 6/9/1948 in Tazewell, VA, USA

Died: 6/28/2011 in Hudson, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-07-29 | Final Game: 1976-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Robert Harvey Baldwin

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Biography

Billy Baldwin was a professional baseball player born in 1948, whose career spanned from July 29, 1975, to September 28, 1976. Primarily serving as a position player, Baldwin made his mark in a brief yet impactful tenure in Major League Baseball. Over the course of 39 games, he recorded 27 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 13 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .231. Known for his power-hitting abilities, Baldwin demonstrated a knack for delivering in critical moments, as evidenced by his home run production despite a limited number of games played. Baldwin's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by evolving playing styles and the increasing importance of power hitters in the game. Though his time in the majors was relatively short, Baldwin's contributions on the field, including 2 stolen bases, showcased a blend of speed and power that was beginning to define players of his era. His journey through the sport reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his time, making him a notable figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
39	117	12	27	4	1	5	13	2	6	16	0.231	0.266	0.410	0.676	-165.2

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career SLG .410 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.676 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1975	DET	AL	30	95	8	21	3	0	4	8	2	5	14	0.221	.257 (-14%)	.327 (-21%)	.374 (+1%)	.701 (-9%)	-165.2
1976	NYN	NL	9	22	4	6	1	1	1	5	0	1	2	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	30	28	65	5	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1975	DET	OF	25	23	53	4	1	1
1976	NYN	OF	5	5	12	1	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	3
Center Field	13
Right Field	16
Designated Hitter	1