Bill Sarni

Born: 9/19/1927 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 4/15/1983 in Creve Coeur, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-05-09 | Final Game: 1956-09-18

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

Full name: William Florine Sarni

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Biography

Bill Sarni was a professional baseball player born in 1927, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1956. Primarily playing as a position player, Sarni appeared in 390 games throughout his career. He was known for his solid batting skills, finishing with a career batting average of .263, which reflected his ability to contribute offensively during a time when the game was evolving with the introduction of more dynamic hitting styles. Sarni recorded a total of 311 hits, showcasing his consistency at the plate, and he hit 22 home runs while driving in 151 runs during his time in the league. His speed on the bases was also evident, as he successfully stole 6 bases over his career. Sarni’s playing era coincided with a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the increasing integration of players and changes in playing styles. While he may not have achieved the heights of some of his contemporaries, Sarni remains a noteworthy figure for his contributions to the teams he played for, leaving a lasting impact on the game during the early 1950s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
390	1182	107	311	50	11	22	151	6	89	135	0.263	0.313	0.380	0.693	-1173.1

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career SLG .380 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.693 vs. league average 0.719 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
1951	STL	NL	36	86	7	15	1	0	0	2	1	9	13	0.174	.260 (-33%)	.336 (-25%)	.385 (-52%)	.721 (-39%)	-564.4
1952	STL	NL	3	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1954	STL	NL	123	380	40	114	18	4	9	70	3	25	42	0.300	.261 (+15%)	.333 (+1%)	.390 (+13%)	.723 (+7%)	392.9
1955	STL	NL	107	325	32	83	15	2	3	34	1	27	33	0.255	.258 (-1%)	.332 (-6%)	.393 (-13%)	.726 (-10%)	-634.7
1956	STL	NL	43	148	12	43	7	2	5	22	1	8	15	0.291	.258 (+13%)	.331 (-1%)	.397 (+17%)	.728 (+9%)	185.7
1956	NY1	NL	78	238	16	55	9	3	5	23	0	20	31	0.231	.258 (-11%)	.331 (-12%)	.397 (-10%)	.728 (-11%)	185.7