Bill Salkeld

Born: 3/8/1917 in Pocatello, ID, USA

Died: 4/22/1967 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-18 | Final Game: 1950-04-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Franklin Salkeld

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Biography

Bill Salkeld, born in 1917, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1945 to 1950. His career spanned the post-World War II era, a time when baseball experienced a resurgence in popularity as returning soldiers re-engaged with the sport. Over the course of his career, Salkeld appeared in 356 games, showcasing his versatility and skill on the field. He recorded 232 hits, 31 home runs, and 132 RBIs, finishing with a respectable batting average of .273. Salkeld also demonstrated speed on the bases, contributing 6 stolen bases to his overall performance. Salkeld's playing style was characterized by a solid offensive presence, as evidenced by his ability to drive in runs and hit for average. His contributions during a transformative period in baseball history helped pave the way for future generations of players. Though not a household name, Salkeld's impact on the game during his tenure reflects the competitive spirit and talent that defined the era. His career remains a testament to the determination and skill of athletes in the post-war years.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
4.0	3.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	.000	0.250	.000	0.250

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1945	4.0	3.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	.000	0.250	.000	0.250

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
356	850	111	232	39	2	31	132	6	182	101	0.273	0.402	0.433	0.835	3611.4

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .402 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +19.4% above league average.

Career SLG .433 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — +15.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.835 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — +17.3% 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
1945	PIT	NL	95	267	45	83	16	1	15	52	2	50	16	0.311	.260 (+19%)	.328 (+28%)	.354 (+54%)	.683 (+41%)	2118.2
1946	PIT	NL	69	160	18	47	8	0	3	19	2	39	16	0.294	.256 (+14%)	.328 (+31%)	.358 (+12%)	.687 (+21%)	793.6
1947	PIT	NL	47	61	5	13	2	0	0	8	0	6	8	0.213	.262 (-19%)	.336 (-16%)	.376 (-35%)	.712 (-26%)	-264.4
1948	BSN	NL	78	198	26	48	8	1	8	28	1	42	37	0.242	.263 (-8%)	.340 (+11%)	.379 (+9%)	.719 (+10%)	481.5
1949	BSN	NL	66	161	17	41	5	0	5	25	1	44	24	0.255	.262 (-3%)	.343 (+21%)	.384 (-1%)	.727 (+9%)	482.5
1950	CHW	AL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0