Bill Howerton, baseball player, 1949-1952

Bill Howerton

Born: 12/12/1921 in Lompoc, CA, USA

Died: 12/18/2001 in Blakely, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-09-11 | Final Game: 1952-06-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Ray Howerton

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Biography

Bill Howerton, born in 1921, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1949 and 1952. Known for his versatility as a position player, Howerton played in 247 games, demonstrating a solid offensive presence with a career batting average of .274. Over his four seasons, he recorded 178 hits, including 22 home runs, and amassed 106 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his team's scoring efforts. Howerton's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the integration of players and a shift towards more dynamic offensive strategies. His lone stolen base further highlighted his potential for speed on the base paths, even if he was not primarily known for it. Despite his relatively brief career, Howerton left an enduring legacy, remembered for his contributions during the early years of post-war baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
247 650 95 178 39 12 22 106 1 92 125 0.274 0.364 0.472 0.836 1684.5

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.

Career SLG .472 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — +22.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.836 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — +15.6% 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
1949 STL NL 9 13 1 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.308 — — — — 0.0
1950 STL NL 110 313 50 88 20 8 10 59 0 47 60 0.281 .265 (+6%) .346 (+8%) .401 (+22%) .747 (+16%) 958.9
1951 STL NL 24 65 10 17 4 1 1 4 0 10 12 0.262 .260 (avg) .336 (+7%) .385 (+4%) .721 (+5%) 65.1
1951 PIT NL 80 219 29 60 12 2 11 37 1 26 44 0.274 .260 (+5%) .336 (+4%) .385 (+29%) .721 (+18%) 65.1
1952 PIT NL 13 25 3 8 1 1 0 4 0 6 5 0.320 — — — — 0.0
1952 NY1 NL 11 15 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 2 0.067 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 5 0 2 6 3 0
OF 178 0 335 7 15 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1949 SLN OF 6 0 9 0 1 0
1950 SLN OF 94 0 183 2 6 0
1951 SLN OF 17 0 35 2 2 1
1951 PIT 3B 4 0 2 5 1 0
1951 PIT OF 53 0 93 3 5 0
1952 PIT 3B 1 0 0 1 2 0
1952 PIT OF 5 0 9 0 1 0
1952 NY1 OF 3 0 6 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 5
Left Field 41
Center Field 101
Right Field 42