Billy Sorrell

Born: 10/14/1940 in Morehead, KY, USA

Died: 7/22/2008 in Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-02 | Final Game: 1970-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Billy Lee Sorrell

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Biography

Billy Sorrell, born in 1940, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1965 to 1970. Primarily serving as a position player, Sorrell made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time marked by the transition from the early days of the game's post-war expansion into a more competitive and athletic era. Over the course of his career, he played in 85 games, showcasing his skills with a batting average of .267, which reflected his ability to make consistent contact at the plate. Sorrell recorded 44 hits, including five home runs, and drove in 17 runs, demonstrating his potential as a contributor to his team's offense. He also added a stolen base to his career totals, reflecting a versatility that allowed him to impact the game in multiple ways. While his career may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Sorrell's presence during the late 1960s placed him in the heart of a pivotal time in baseball history, characterized by both the emergence of new talent and the ongoing evolution of playing styles.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
85 165 15 44 3 0 5 17 1 15 16 0.267 0.328 0.376 0.704 -71.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.704 vs. league average 0.688 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
1965 PHI NL 10 13 2 5 0 0 1 2 0 2 1 0.385 — — — — 0.0
1967 SFG NL 18 17 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 3 2 0.176 — — — — 0.0
1970 KCR AL 57 135 12 36 2 0 4 14 1 10 13 0.267 .253 (+5%) .325 (-3%) .385 (-4%) .711 (-3%) -71.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 3 15 3 0 0
3B 30 27 17 45 9 3
OF 9 5 6 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1965 PHI 3B 1 1 0 0 0 0
1967 SFN OF 5 2 1 0 0 0
1970 KCA 1B 3 3 15 3 0 0
1970 KCA 3B 29 26 17 45 9 3
1970 KCA OF 4 3 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Third Base 30
Left Field 7
Right Field 2