Billy Reed, baseball player, 1952-1952

Billy Reed

Born: 11/12/1922 in Shawano, WI, USA

Died: 12/5/2005 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-15 | Final Game: 1952-05-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Joseph Reed

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Biography

Billy Reed was a professional baseball player born in 1922, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the early 1950s. His career spanned from April 15, 1952, to May 6, 1952, a time when the game was transitioning into a new era characterized by increasing athleticism and the emergence of power hitters. Reed primarily served as a position player, appearing in 15 games throughout his short-lived career. In those 15 games, Reed recorded 13 hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.25. Notably, he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs during his time on the field, and he did not register any stolen bases. Despite his limited playing time, Reed's contribution to the game during this transitional period remains a part of baseball history, reflecting the challenges faced by many players in securing their place in the sport amidst a highly competitive environment. His brief stint in the Major Leagues serves as a reminder of the numerous players who aspired to greatness during the rich tapestry of baseball's past.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 52 4 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.250 0.264 0.250 0.514 -216.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 32.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.514 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 26.2% 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
1952 BSN NL 15 52 4 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.250 .252 (-1%) .326 (-19%) .369 (-32%) .696 (-26%) -216.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 14 0 22 32 4 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1952 BSN 2B 14 0 22 32 4 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 14