Bill Sharp

Born: 1/18/1950 in Lima, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-05-26 | Final Game: 1976-09-17

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: William Howard Sharp

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Biography

Bill Sharp was a professional baseball player born in 1950, who had a career spanning from 1973 until his retirement on September 17, 1976. Primarily serving as a position player, Sharp made a significant impact on the field over the course of 398 games. He compiled a total of 281 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .255. Throughout his tenure, he recorded 9 home runs and drove in 95 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. His speed on the bases was evident, as he successfully stole 3 bases during his career. Playing during the transitional period of the early 1970s, Sharp navigated a league that was evolving both in terms of player talent and game strategy. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his era, his consistent performance and versatility made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Sharp's contributions to the game are remembered within the context of a rapidly changing baseball landscape, where the focus on power hitting was beginning to emerge alongside traditional skills.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
398	1104	122	281	52	8	9	95	3	75	109	0.255	0.304	0.341	0.644	-1466.2

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 7.3% 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
1973	CHW	AL	77	196	23	54	8	3	4	22	2	19	28	0.276	.256 (+7%)	.325 (+6%)	.378 (+8%)	.703 (+7%)	245.3
1974	CHW	AL	100	320	45	81	13	2	4	24	0	25	37	0.253	.256 (-1%)	.324 (-5%)	.369 (-7%)	.693 (-6%)	-374.4
1975	CHW	AL	18	35	1	7	0	0	0	4	0	2	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	ATL	AL	125	373	37	95	27	3	1	34	0	19	26	0.255	.257 (-1%)	.327 (-12%)	.374 (-6%)	.701 (-9%)	0.0
1976	ATL	AL	78	180	16	44	4	0	0	11	1	10	15	0.244	.255 (-4%)	.320 (-10%)	.360 (-26%)	.681 (-19%)	-552.2