Billy DeMars

Born: 8/26/1925 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 12/10/2020 in Clearwater, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-05-18 | Final Game: 1951-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Lester DeMars

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Biography

Billy DeMars, born in 1925, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1948 to 1951. Primarily a position player, DeMars made an impact during a transitional era in baseball, navigating the post-World War II landscape. He played a total of 80 games, recording 50 hits with a batting average of .237. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his teams with 14 RBIs throughout his career. DeMars was known for his versatility on the field, although his speed was not highlighted in his stats, as he recorded no stolen bases. His playing career concluded on September 28, 1951, leaving behind a legacy as a dependable role player in a time when the game was evolving with new talent and styles. Though his numbers may not reflect the prowess of some contemporaries, DeMars's dedication and contributions to his teams remain a part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
80	211	29	50	5	1	0	14	0	28	16	0.237	0.326	0.270	0.597	-535.6

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.597 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1948	PHA	AL	18	29	3	5	0	0	1	5	3	0.172	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	SLA	AL	61	178	25	44	5	1	13	22	13	0.247	.265 (-7%)	.346 (-5%)	.401 (-29%)	.747 (-18%)	-535.6
1951	SLA	AL	1	4	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0