Billy Horne

Born: 2/20/1916 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 1969 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: Willie Joseph Horne

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Biography

Billy Horne, born in 1916, is an active position player who continues to make his mark in professional baseball. Over the course of his career, he has played in 187 games, accumulating 155 hits and demonstrating his versatility on the field. With a batting average of .231, Horne showcases a blend of power and speed, evidenced by his 2 home runs and 13 stolen bases. His ability to contribute to his team's offense is highlighted by his 73 RBIs, reflecting his capacity to drive in runs when it counts. A six-time All-Star, Horne's consistent performance has earned him recognition among peers and fans alike. His career unfolds in a competitive era of baseball that emphasizes both traditional skills and modern athleticism. As he continues to play, Horne remains a significant figure in the game, embodying the resilience and competitive spirit that defines professional baseball today. His ongoing contributions to the sport not only enhance his team's performance but also inspire the next generation of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
187	670	85	155	16	7	2	73	13	58	4	0.231	0.293	0.285	0.578	-1719.2

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career SLG .285 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.578 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 17.4% 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
1938	CAG	NAL	16	54	9	15	3	1	1	10	0	5	1	0.278	.272 (+2%)	.341 (-1%)	.392 (+8%)	.734 (+4%)	27.7
1939	CAG	NAL	32	112	16	26	1	1	0	13	4	11	2	0.232	.274 (-15%)	.342 (-13%)	.393 (-34%)	.735 (-24%)	-457.2
1940	CAG	NAL	18	59	3	11	0	0	0	3	0	8	0	0.186	.267 (-30%)	.335 (-15%)	.387 (-52%)	.722 (-35%)	-317.2
1941	CAG	NAL	18	57	6	12	2	0	0	5	0	5	0	0.211	.262 (-20%)	.332 (-14%)	.373 (-34%)	.705 (-25%)	-217.6
1942	CCB	NAL	43	171	27	47	7	4	1	19	7	13	0	0.275	.253 (+8%)	.323 (+1%)	.349 (+9%)	.672 (+5%)	93.0
1943	HSS	NN2	1	5	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	CBE	NAL	34	117	10	21	1	0	0	9	1	10	0	0.179	.255 (-30%)	.324 (-25%)	.346 (-46%)	.671 (-36%)	0.0
1944	CBE	NAL	20	73	10	17	2	1	0	11	0	5	1	0.233	.261 (-11%)	.325 (-13%)	.357 (-20%)	.683 (-17%)	-197.8
1945	CBE	NAL	2	8	3	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	CBE	NAL	3	14	0	3	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	117	116	273	338	33	49
C	1	0	4	0	0	0
OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
SS	76	68	133	203	17	18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	CAG	2B	10	10	21	24	2	4
1938	CAG	SS	8	6	11	22	1	3
1939	CAG	2B	30	30	63	97	11	9
1939	CAG	SS	3	1	4	11	0	1
1940	CAG	2B	11	11	29	28	2	4
1940	CAG	SS	8	7	9	21	4	2
1941	CAG	2B	17	17	49	53	6	10
1941	CAG	C	1	0	4	0	0	0
1941	CAG	SS	2	0	3	3	1	0
1942	CCB	2B	42	42	95	116	10	18
1942	CCB	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1942	CCB	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1943	HSS	2B	1	1	4	2	1	0
1943	CBE	2B	2	1	2	5	1	0
1943	CBE	SS	33	33	72	98	8	5
1944	CBE	SS	20	20	34	44	2	6
1945	CBE	2B	2	2	4	8	0	1
1946	CBE	2B	2	2	6	5	0	3
1946	CBE	SS	1	1	0	4	1	1