Bill Burich, baseball player, 1942-1946

Bill Burich

Born: 5/29/1917 in Calumet, MI, USA

Died: 12/25/2009 in Apple Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-14 | Final Game: 1946-06-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Max Burich

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Biography

Bill Burich, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues between 1942 and 1946. Primarily a position player, Burich's career spanned the early years of World War II, a time when many athletes served in the military, leaving a significant impact on the game. Despite the challenges of the era, he played in 27 games, where he showcased his skills as a reliable hitter with a batting average of .284. Over the course of his career, Burich accumulated 23 hits and recorded 7 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. He also displayed a bit of speed on the basepaths, finishing with 2 stolen bases. While he did not hit any home runs during his brief time in the majors, Burich's consistent batting and solid defensive play exemplified the determination and spirit of players from this unique period in baseball history. His contributions, though modest in volume, were part of the fabric of the game during a tumultuous time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 81 4 23 1 0 0 7 2 6 13 0.284 0.333 0.296 0.630 -52.0

Career AVG .284 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +11.3% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .296 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 7.4% below 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
1942 PHI NL 25 80 3 23 1 0 0 7 2 6 13 0.287 .253 (+13%) .323 (+4%) .349 (-14%) .672 (-5%) -52.0
1946 PHI NL 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 4 0 5 5 0 0
SS 19 0 44 44 8 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 PHI 3B 3 0 5 5 0 0
1942 PHI SS 19 0 44 44 8 6
1946 PHI 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 4
Shortstop 19