Billy Queen, baseball player, 1954-1954

Billy Queen

Born: 11/28/1928 in Gastonia, NC, USA

Died: 4/23/2006 in Gastonia, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-13 | Final Game: 1954-04-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Eddleman Queen

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Biography

Billy Queen was a professional baseball player born in 1928, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the 1954 season. Primarily recognized as a position player, Queen made his debut on April 13, 1954, and played a total of three games for the team before concluding his time in the majors on April 25 of the same year. His career was notably short, and he did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. Queen's time in the major leagues occurred during a period marked by significant transition in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the post-war era. The early 1950s were characterized by a blend of veteran talent and the rise of new stars, making it a competitive environment for players like Queen. Although his major league career did not yield statistical success, his participation in the sport during this time reflects the enduring spirit and opportunities that baseball provided to aspiring athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1954 ATL NL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1954 ML1 OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 1