Bill Serena

Born: 10/2/1924 in Alameda, CA, USA

Died: 4/17/1996 in Hayward, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-09-16 | Final Game: 1954-08-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Robert Serena

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Biography

Bill Serena, born in 1924, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1949 to 1954. Primarily serving as a position player, Serena made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transformative period for the sport, characterized by the post-World War II resurgence of interest in baseball. He played in a total of 408 games, accumulating 311 hits and achieving a batting average of .251. Serena's offensive contributions included 48 home runs and 198 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and add power to the lineup. Throughout his career, Serena demonstrated a blend of skill and tenacity on the field. Although he recorded only 2 stolen bases, his overall offensive production made him a valuable asset to his teams. Serena's time in the league highlighted the evolving nature of the game during the early 1950s, when the sport was beginning to integrate new talent and showcase a more diversified playing style. His contributions, while perhaps overshadowed by some of his contemporaries, remain a testament to the era's competitive spirit and the growth of baseball in America.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
408	1239	154	311	57	16	48	198	2	177	235	0.251	0.348	0.439	0.787	1988.0

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .439 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +13.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.787 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — +8.5% 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
1949	CHC	NL	12	37	3	8	3	0	1	7	0	7	9	0.216	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	CHC	NL	127	435	56	104	20	4	17	61	1	65	75	0.239	.265 (-10%)	.346 (-2%)	.401 (+5%)	.747 (+2%)	136.9
1951	CHC	NL	13	39	8	13	3	1	1	4	0	11	4	0.333	—	—	—	—	329.8
1952	CHC	NL	122	390	49	107	21	5	15	61	1	39	83	0.274	.252 (+9%)	.326 (+6%)	.369 (+27%)	.696 (+17%)	1166.9
1953	CHC	NL	93	275	30	69	10	5	10	52	0	41	46	0.251	.264 (-5%)	.335 (+4%)	.397 (+9%)	.733 (+7%)	378.2
1954	CHC	NL	41	63	8	10	0	1	4	13	0	14	18	0.159	.261 (-39%)	.333 (-5%)	.390 (-2%)	.723 (-4%)	-23.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	100	1	236	255	7	49
3B	246	11	248	471	37	37

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1949	CHN	3B	11	0	9	15	2	0
1950	CHN	3B	125	0	122	274	23	24
1951	CHN	3B	12	0	15	17	2	1
1952	CHN	2B	49	0	128	134	3	25
1952	CHN	3B	58	0	70	100	5	5
1953	CHN	2B	49	0	106	120	4	24
1953	CHN	3B	28	0	29	40	3	7
1954	CHN	2B	2	1	2	1	0	0
1954	CHN	3B	12	11	3	25	2	0