Bill Stein

Born: 1/21/1947 in Battle Creek, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-06 | Final Game: 1985-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Allen Stein

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Biography

Bill Stein was a professional baseball player born in 1947, whose career spanned from 1972 to 1985. He established himself as a reliable position player, appearing in a total of 959 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Known for his versatility on the field, Stein showcased a balanced offensive skill set, finishing his career with 751 hits and a batting average of .267. He contributed significantly to his teams with 44 home runs and 311 runs batted in, demonstrating a knack for driving in runs during critical moments. Stein played in an era characterized by evolving offensive strategies and increasing emphasis on player versatility. His ability to steal bases was notable, as he recorded 16 stolen bases over his career, adding a dynamic element to his style of play. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Stein's contributions to the teams he played for and his consistent performance made him a respected figure in the game during the 1970s and early 1980s. His legacy remains as a testament to the hard work and determination that defined his time in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
959	2811	268	751	122	18	44	311	16	186	413	0.267	0.313	0.370	0.684	-2318.1

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .370 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.684 vs. league average 0.705 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
1972	STL	NL	14	35	2	11	0	1	2	3	1	0	7	0.314	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	STL	NL	32	55	4	12	2	0	0	2	0	7	18	0.218	.256 (-15%)	.325 (-6%)	.378 (-33%)	.703 (-20%)	-165.0
1974	CHW	AL	13	43	5	12	1	0	0	5	0	7	8	0.279	—	—	—	—	22.8
1975	CHW	AL	76	226	23	61	7	1	3	21	2	18	32	0.270	.257 (+5%)	.327 (avg)	.374 (-7%)	.701 (-4%)	-124.4
1976	CHW	AL	117	392	32	105	15	2	4	36	4	22	67	0.268	.255 (+5%)	.320 (-3%)	.360 (-4%)	.681 (-4%)	-273.9
1977	SEA	AL	151	556	53	144	26	5	13	67	3	29	79	0.259	.264 (-2%)	.329 (-9%)	.401 (-2%)	.730 (-5%)	-745.9
1978	SEA	AL	114	403	41	105	24	4	4	37	1	37	56	0.261	.257 (+1%)	.323 (-2%)	.378 (-2%)	.702 (-2%)	-234.4
1979	SEA	AL	88	250	28	62	9	2	7	27	1	17	28	0.248	.265 (-7%)	.329 (-10%)	.397 (-3%)	.727 (-6%)	-359.0
1980	SEA	AL	67	198	16	53	5	1	5	27	1	16	25	0.268	.264 (+1%)	.326 (-2%)	.387 (-2%)	.714 (-2%)	-76.0
1981	TEX	AL	53	115	21	38	6	0	2	22	1	7	15	0.330	.255 (+29%)	.320 (+12%)	.368 (+18%)	.688 (+15%)	269.8
1982	TEX	AL	85	184	14	44	8	0	1	16	0	12	23	0.239	.261 (-8%)	.324 (-10%)	.388 (-23%)	.712 (-17%)	-540.4
1983	TEX	AL	78	232	21	72	15	1	2	33	2	8	31	0.310	.260 (+19%)	.324 (+2%)	.389 (+5%)	.714 (+4%)	91.7
1984	TEX	AL	27	43	3	12	1	0	0	3	0	5	9	0.279	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	TEX	AL	44	79	5	20	3	1	1	12	0	1	15	0.253	.257 (-2%)	.323 (-16%)	.390 (-9%)	.714 (-12%)	-183.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	67	44	433	30	1	35
2B	200	145	362	449	25	116
3B	516	452	380	966	71	77
OF	28	18	46	1	1	0
SS	13	0	5	4	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	SLN	3B	4	3	1	4	0	0
1972	SLN	OF	4	3	4	0	0	0
1973	SLN	1B	2	2	21	0	0	1
1973	SLN	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1973	SLN	OF	10	7	16	0	0	0
1974	CHA	3B	11	10	7	20	4	0
1975	CHA	2B	28	25	71	79	4	16
1975	CHA	3B	24	18	16	39	5	5
1975	CHA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1976	CHA	1B	1	0	3	0	0	0
1976	CHA	2B	58	50	118	143	11	34
1976	CHA	3B	58	47	35	98	8	5
1976	CHA	OF	1	1	3	0	0	0
1976	CHA	SS	1	0	2	2	0	0
1977	SEA	3B	147	146	146	255	15	20
1977	SEA	SS	2	0	0	0	0	0
1978	SEA	3B	111	110	72	244	24	21
1979	SEA	2B	17	11	18	42	0	7
1979	SEA	3B	67	52	45	120	7	13
1979	SEA	SS	3	0	1	0	0	0
1980	SEA	1B	8	5	51	4	0	4
1980	SEA	2B	14	14	37	36	1	13
1980	SEA	3B	34	27	31	75	3	4
1981	TEX	1B	20	15	146	10	0	9
1981	TEX	2B	3	0	2	3	0	1
1981	TEX	3B	7	5	4	12	1	0
1981	TEX	OF	8	6	13	1	1	0
1981	TEX	SS	1	0	1	0	0	0
1982	TEX	1B	2	0	7	0	0	1
1982	TEX	2B	34	15	46	65	5	21
1982	TEX	3B	28	19	13	55	1	5
1982	TEX	OF	1	1	5	0	0	0
1982	TEX	SS	6	0	1	2	0	1
1983	TEX	1B	23	16	161	13	0	17
1983	TEX	2B	32	24	56	62	3	20
1983	TEX	3B	10	8	5	28	2	3
1984	TEX	1B	3	0	4	0	0	1
1984	TEX	2B	11	6	12	17	1	3
1984	TEX	3B	3	0	0	0	0	0
1985	TEX	1B	8	6	40	3	1	2
1985	TEX	2B	3	0	2	2	0	1
1985	TEX	3B	11	7	5	15	1	1
1985	TEX	OF	3	0	5	0	0	0