Billy Conigliaro

Born: 8/15/1947 in Revere, MA, USA

Died: 2/10/2021 in Beverly, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-04-11 | Final Game: 1973-09-30

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

Full name: William Michael Conigliaro

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Biography

Billy Conigliaro, born in 1947, was a notable American professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1973. He made his mark primarily with the Boston Red Sox, where he showcased his power-hitting ability during a time when the game was beginning to shift towards more offensive play. Over his career, Conigliaro appeared in 347 games, achieving a total of 289 hits and 40 home runs, along with 128 RBIs. His batting average of .256 reflected the competitive nature of the era, as he contributed significantly to his team's offensive lineup. Conigliaro's playing style combined a mix of aggressive batting and speed on the basepaths, as evidenced by his 9 stolen bases. He was part of a dynamic era in baseball, which saw an increase in home runs and a transition towards more athletic players. Despite facing challenges during his career, including injuries, Conigliaro's impact on the field was palpable, and he remained a respected figure in the baseball community. His legacy continued as he was remembered for his contributions to the Red Sox and the exciting, evolving nature of baseball during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
347	1130	142	289	56	10	40	128	9	86	244	0.256	0.311	0.429	0.740	1084.3

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — +15.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.740 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — +7.1% above 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
1969	BOS	AL	32	80	14	23	6	2	4	7	1	9	23	0.287	.248 (+16%)	.320 (+15%)	.369 (+52%)	.689 (+35%)	427.5
1970	BOS	AL	114	398	59	108	16	3	18	58	3	35	73	0.271	.253 (+7%)	.325 (+4%)	.385 (+20%)	.711 (+13%)	906.7
1971	BOS	AL	101	351	42	92	26	1	11	33	3	25	68	0.262	.249 (+5%)	.316 (-2%)	.365 (+19%)	.682 (+9%)	450.5
1972	ATL	AL	52	191	22	44	6	2	7	16	1	8	54	0.230	.243 (-6%)	.310 (-16%)	.353 (+11%)	.664 (-2%)	-129.3
1973	OAK	AL	48	110	5	22	2	2	0	14	1	9	26	0.200	.256 (-22%)	.325 (-22%)	.378 (-33%)	.703 (-28%)	-571.1