Bill Nahorodny

Born: 8/31/1953 in Hamtramck, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-09-27 | Final Game: 1984-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: William Gerard Nahorodny

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Biography

Bill Nahorodny was a professional baseball player born in 1953, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1984. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 308 games, where he accumulated 203 hits, including 25 home runs and 109 RBIs, with a batting average of .241. Nahorodny’s playing style was characterized by a solid approach at the plate, demonstrating the ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts during a time when the game was transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into a more power-focused approach. Nahorodny's career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the integration of the sport and the rise of more powerful hitters. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions as a reliable role player provided depth to the teams he played for, showcasing the importance of versatility and grit in baseball. His lone stolen base reflects a more traditional approach to baserunning, highlighting the era's emphasis on situational play rather than aggressive base stealing. Bill Nahorodny remains a notable figure for his perseverance and dedication to the game throughout his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
308	844	74	203	41	3	25	109	1	56	118	0.241	0.290	0.385	0.675	-934.2

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.675 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — near 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
1976	PHI	NL	3	5	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	CHW	AL	7	23	3	6	1	0	1	4	0	2	3	0.261	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	CHW	AL	107	347	29	82	11	2	8	35	1	23	52	0.236	.257 (-8%)	.323 (-12%)	.378 (-8%)	.702 (-10%)	-698.4
1979	CHW	AL	65	179	20	46	10	0	6	29	0	18	23	0.257	.265 (-3%)	.329 (-2%)	.397 (+4%)	.727 (+1%)	19.7
1980	ATL	NL	59	157	14	38	12	0	5	18	0	8	21	0.242	.264 (-9%)	.326 (-12%)	.387 (+7%)	.714 (-2%)	-86.0
1981	ATL	NL	14	13	0	3	1	0	0	2	0	1	3	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	CLE	AL	39	94	6	21	5	1	4	18	0	2	9	0.223	.261 (-14%)	.324 (-27%)	.388 (+9%)	.712 (-7%)	-169.6
1983	DET	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	SEA	AL	12	25	2	6	0	0	1	3	0	1	7	0.240	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	7	2	33	2	0	2
C	275	218	1072	121	21	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1976	PHI	C	2	1	7	0	0	0
1977	CHA	C	7	7	29	6	0	2
1978	CHA	1B	4	1	23	2	0	0
1978	CHA	C	104	100	486	53	11	6
1979	CHA	C	60	43	223	25	7	3
1980	ATL	1B	1	1	6	0	0	0
1980	ATL	C	54	38	172	24	2	2
1981	ATL	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1981	ATL	C	3	0	6	0	0	0
1982	CLE	C	35	22	111	11	0	2
1984	SEA	1B	1	0	3	0	0	2
1984	SEA	C	10	7	38	2	1	0