Bill Lindsey, baseball player, 1987-1987

Bill Lindsey

Born: 4/12/1960 in Staten Island, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-07-18 | Final Game: 1987-08-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: William Donald Lindsey

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Biography

Bill Lindsey, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1987 season. He played as a position player, showcasing his talents in a total of 9 games. While his time on the field was limited, Lindsey recorded 3 hits, contributing 1 run batted in (RBI) to his team. His batting average stood at .188, reflecting the challenges he faced in making a significant impact during his short stint in the league. Lindsey's career in the majors was notably brief, spanning just over a month from July 18 to August 18, 1987. Though he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his presence in the game during this era, characterized by a transition toward more offensive play, adds a unique chapter to the narrative of baseball in the late 1980s. Despite his limited statistics, Lindsey's journey to the major leagues represents the aspirations and challenges faced by many players striving for success in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 16 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.188 0.176 0.188 0.364 0.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.

Career SLG .188 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 54.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.364 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 51.2% 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
1987 CHW AL 9 16 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.188 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 9 5 28 4 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 CHA C 9 5 28 4 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 9

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Broward Community College Fort Lauderdale FL 1979