Bill Madlock, baseball player, 163 home runs, 1973-1987

Bill Madlock

Born: 1/12/1951 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-09-07 | Final Game: 1987-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Bill Madlock, born in 1951, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1973 to 1987. Known for his exceptional batting skills and offensive prowess, Madlock played in 1,806 games and recorded 2,008 hits, showcasing a career batting average of .305. He was a formidable presence at the plate, hitting 163 home runs and driving in 860 RBIs throughout his career. His speed on the bases was notable as well, with 174 stolen bases to his name, highlighting his ability to impact the game not just through hitting but also with his agility. Madlock's career was marked by significant achievements, including being selected to the All-Star Game three times, and he earned the distinction of being named All-Star Game MVP during his career. He played during a competitive era in baseball, where offensive output was crucial for team success. Madlock's blend of power, average, and speed made him one of the standout players of his time, and he remains an influential figure in the history of the game. His legacy is remembered by fans and analysts alike, who celebrate his contributions to baseball during a transformative period in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1806 6594 920 2008 348 34 163 860 174 605 510 0.305 0.365 0.442 0.807 17619.8

Career AVG .305 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +17.2% above league average.

Career OBP .365 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.

Career SLG .442 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.807 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — +13.5% 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
1973 TEX AL 21 77 16 27 5 3 1 5 3 7 9 0.351 .256 (+36%) .325 (+27%) .378 (+41%) .703 (+34%) 415.2
1974 CHC NL 128 453 65 142 21 5 9 54 11 42 39 0.313 .256 (+22%) .324 (+15%) .369 (+20%) .693 (+18%) 1510.7
1975 CHC NL 130 514 77 182 29 7 7 64 9 42 34 0.354 .257 (+37%) .327 (+23%) .374 (+28%) .701 (+26%) 2506.5
1976 CHC NL 142 514 68 174 36 1 15 84 15 56 27 0.339 .255 (+33%) .320 (+29%) .360 (+39%) .681 (+34%) 3499.9
1977 SFG NL 140 533 70 161 28 1 12 46 13 43 33 0.302 .264 (+14%) .329 (+9%) .401 (+6%) .730 (+8%) 901.3
1978 SFG NL 122 447 76 138 26 3 15 44 16 48 39 0.309 .257 (+20%) .323 (+17%) .378 (+27%) .702 (+22%) 1949.3
1979 SFG NL 69 249 37 65 9 2 7 41 11 18 19 0.261 .265 (-2%) .329 (-6%) .397 (avg) .727 (-3%) -169.8
1979 PIT NL 85 311 48 102 17 3 7 44 21 34 22 0.328 .265 (+24%) .329 (+18%) .397 (+18%) .727 (+18%) -169.8
1980 PIT NL 137 494 62 137 22 4 10 53 16 45 33 0.277 .264 (+5%) .326 (+4%) .387 (+3%) .714 (+4%) 390.8
1981 PIT NL 82 279 35 95 23 1 6 45 18 34 17 0.341 .255 (+33%) .320 (+29%) .368 (+34%) .688 (+32%) 1630.8
1982 PIT NL 154 568 92 181 33 3 19 95 18 48 39 0.319 .261 (+22%) .324 (+14%) .388 (+25%) .712 (+20%) 2200.4
1983 PIT NL 130 473 68 153 21 0 12 68 3 49 24 0.323 .260 (+24%) .324 (+19%) .389 (+14%) .714 (+16%) 1628.3
1984 PIT NL 103 403 38 102 16 0 4 44 3 26 29 0.253 .259 (-3%) .322 (-8%) .384 (-16%) .707 (-12%) -936.3
1985 PIT NL 110 399 49 100 23 1 10 41 3 39 42 0.251 .257 (-3%) .323 (avg) .390 (-1%) .714 (avg) -10.5
1985 LAD NL 34 114 20 41 4 0 2 15 7 10 11 0.360 .257 (+40%) .323 (+31%) .390 (+14%) .714 (+22%) -10.5
1986 LAD NL 111 379 38 106 17 0 10 60 3 30 43 0.280 .257 (+9%) .325 (+3%) .395 (+2%) .720 (+3%) 177.8
1987 LAD NL 21 61 5 11 1 0 3 7 0 6 5 0.180 .262 (-31%) .331 (-20%) .415 (-17%) .746 (-18%) -190.2
1987 DET AL 87 326 56 91 17 0 14 50 4 28 45 0.279 .262 (+6%) .331 (+6%) .415 (+11%) .746 (+9%) -190.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
17 65 8 20 2 0 4 12 7 6 0.308

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1987 ALCS DET 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000
1985 NLCS LAN 6 24 5 8 1 0 3 7 0 2 0.333
1979 NLCS PIT 3 12 1 3 0 0 1 2 2 0 0.250
1979 WS PIT 7 24 2 9 1 0 0 3 5 1 0.375

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 61 43 380 22 7 31
2B 183 180 365 457 22 82
3B 1440 1427 949 2546 193 200

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 TEX 3B 21 21 13 32 4 2
1974 CHN 3B 121 120 84 229 18 14
1975 CHN 3B 128 128 79 250 20 14
1976 CHN 3B 136 135 107 234 14 21
1977 SFN 2B 6 6 5 14 1 2
1977 SFN 3B 126 125 96 220 17 16
1978 SFN 1B 3 1 11 1 0 1
1978 SFN 2B 114 111 223 299 14 48
1979 SFN 1B 5 0 9 0 0 3
1979 SFN 2B 63 63 137 144 7 32
1979 PIT 3B 85 85 63 153 7 12
1980 PIT 1B 12 8 73 3 3 7
1980 PIT 3B 127 125 86 214 14 18
1981 PIT 3B 78 77 50 147 9 17
1982 PIT 1B 3 3 22 1 0 2
1982 PIT 3B 146 142 92 266 18 23
1983 PIT 3B 126 125 59 193 11 20
1984 PIT 1B 1 1 10 0 0 0
1984 PIT 3B 98 97 66 176 15 17
1985 PIT 1B 12 9 81 5 0 3
1985 PIT 3B 98 97 46 175 14 10
1985 LAN 3B 32 32 28 63 5 7
1986 LAN 1B 2 1 7 1 2 1
1986 LAN 3B 101 101 72 170 24 7
1987 LAN 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1987 LAN 3B 16 16 8 23 3 2
1987 DET 1B 22 20 167 11 2 14
1987 DET 3B 1 1 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 61
Second Base 184
Third Base 1438
Designated Hitter 64

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1985 Player of the Week Week of 1985-08-16
1976 Player of the Week Week of 1976-10-01
1975 All-Star Game MVP
1975 Player of the Week Week of 1975-06-13
1975 TSN All-Star 3B

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 LAN NL $850,000
1986 LAN NL $841,667
1985 PIT NL $975,500
Total Career Earnings $2,667,167

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Southeastern Iowa Community College - Keokuk Campus Keokuk IA 1970

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1983 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 45.0 336 0
1982 Most Valuable Player NL 11th 37.0 336 0
1981 Most Valuable Player NL 17th 20.0 336 0
1979 Most Valuable Player NL 18th 14.0 336 1
1976 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 51.0 336 0
1975 Most Valuable Player NL 12th 45.0 336 0
1974 Rookie of the Year NL 3rd 1.0 24 1