Billy Harrell

Born: 7/18/1928 in Norristown, PA, USA

Died: 5/6/2014 in Albany, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-09-02 | Final Game: 1961-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Harrell

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Biography

Billy Harrell was a professional baseball player born in 1928, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1955 until 1961. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 173 games, where he made significant contributions as an agile athlete known for his speed on the bases. Harrell recorded 79 hits, including 8 home runs, and drove in 26 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .231. His 17 stolen bases highlighted his ability to disrupt opposing defenses and showcased his aggressive playing style. Harrell's career spanned the transition period of the 1950s, a time when baseball was evolving with the integration of players and the emergence of new strategies. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were reflective of the depth of talent that populated the league during that era. Harrell's dedication to the game and his role as a versatile player remain a part of baseball's rich history, marking him as a notable figure from a transformative time in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
173	342	54	79	7	1	8	26	17	23	54	0.231	0.283	0.327	0.610	-780.6

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career SLG .327 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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
1955	CLE	AL	13	19	2	8	0	0	0	1	1	3	3	0.421	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	CLE	AL	22	57	6	15	1	1	1	5	3	4	7	0.263	.257 (+2%)	.323 (-4%)	.391 (-6%)	.715 (-5%)	-48.6
1958	CLE	AL	101	229	36	50	4	0	7	19	12	15	36	0.218	.257 (-15%)	.324 (-17%)	.394 (-17%)	.719 (-17%)	-732.1
1961	BOS	AL	37	37	10	6	2	0	0	1	1	1	8	0.162	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	1	12	2	0	2
2B	8	5	11	11	1	5
3B	62	20	32	69	1	10
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	77	56	80	158	17	28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1955	CLE	SS	11	5	7	18	2	1
1957	CLE	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1957	CLE	3B	6	2	4	7	0	0
1957	CLE	SS	14	11	17	33	6	6
1958	CLE	2B	7	5	11	11	1	5
1958	CLE	3B	46	14	21	50	1	7
1958	CLE	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1958	CLE	SS	45	38	49	98	7	20
1961	BOS	1B	3	1	12	2	0	2
1961	BOS	3B	10	4	7	12	0	3
1961	BOS	SS	7	2	7	9	2	1