Bill Selby

Born: 6/11/1970 in Monroeville, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-19 | Final Game: 2003-05-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Frank Selby

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Biography

Bill Selby, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2003. Primarily known as a position player, Selby appeared in a total of 198 games during his time in the league. He made his mark with a batting average of .223, accumulating 96 hits, including 11 home runs and driving in 48 runs. His career, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, showcased his versatility and determination as he navigated the challenges of professional baseball. Selby played during a transitional era in baseball, as the sport was evolving with increasing emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. Despite the competition, he managed to carve out a niche for himself, demonstrating his notable work ethic and dedication on the field. Additionally, he recorded one stolen base, highlighting his speed and base-running capability, albeit modestly. While Selby may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions to his teams and the game during his tenure reflect the spirit of perseverance found in many players of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
198	431	45	96	20	3	11	48	1	33	71	0.223	0.279	0.360	0.638	-614.4

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career SLG .360 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.638 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 16.2% 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
1996	BOS	AL	40	95	12	26	4	0	3	6	1	9	11	0.274	.269 (+1%)	.340 (-1%)	.426 (-4%)	.767 (-3%)	-35.2
2000	CLE	AL	30	46	8	11	1	0	0	4	0	1	9	0.239	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	CIN	NL	36	92	7	21	7	1	2	12	0	5	13	0.228	.263 (-14%)	.332 (-18%)	.426 (-8%)	.758 (-12%)	-237.6
2002	CLE	AL	65	159	15	34	7	2	6	21	0	15	27	0.214	.261 (-18%)	.331 (-16%)	.416 (-5%)	.747 (-10%)	-341.5
2003	CLE	AL	27	39	3	4	1	0	0	5	0	3	11	0.103	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	0	5	0	0	0
2B	48	35	64	90	1	21
3B	69	50	39	93	12	8
OF	35	15	34	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	BOS	2B	14	12	22	28	1	5
1996	BOS	3B	14	10	6	15	3	0
1996	BOS	OF	6	0	2	0	0	0
2000	CLE	2B	6	0	3	2	0	0
2000	CLE	3B	4	0	0	1	0	1
2000	CLE	OF	10	8	16	0	0	0
2001	CIN	1B	2	0	5	0	0	0
2001	CIN	2B	21	20	34	49	0	13
2001	CIN	3B	8	6	7	8	2	2
2002	CLE	2B	6	3	5	10	0	3
2002	CLE	3B	33	28	20	50	5	3
2002	CLE	OF	18	7	15	0	0	0
2003	CLE	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2003	CLE	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
2003	CLE	3B	10	6	6	19	2	2
2003	CLE	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	3
Second Base	48
Third Base	69
Left Field	24
Right Field	11
Designated Hitter	9

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2003	CLE	AL	$325,000
Total Career Earnings			$325,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Birmingham-Southern College	Birmingham	AL	1989
Northwest Mississippi Community College	Senatobia	MS	1990
University of Southern Mississippi	Hattiesburg	MS	1991, 1992