Willie Tasby

Born: 1/8/1933 in Shreveport, LA, USA

Died: 4/3/2022 in Plant City, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-09-09 | Final Game: 1963-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Willie Tasby was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1958 and 1963. Born in 1933, Tasby played primarily as a position player, demonstrating a versatile skill set that contributed to his teams over the course of 583 games. He finished his career with a batting average of .250, accumulating 467 hits, 46 home runs, and 174 RBIs. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he recorded 12 stolen bases during his time in the league. Tasby's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was evolving with changes in player demographics and strategies. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Tasby played an essential role in the lineup for teams like the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Senators. His contributions on the field and ability to perform in clutch situations left a lasting impression, making him a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
583	1868	246	467	61	10	46	174	12	201	327	0.250	0.327	0.367	0.694	-484.7

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.694 vs. league average 0.712 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
1958	BAL	AL	18	50	6	10	3	0	1	1	1	7	15	0.200	.257 (-22%)	.324 (-4%)	.394 (-19%)	.719 (-12%)	-85.6
1959	BAL	AL	142	505	69	126	16	5	13	48	3	34	80	0.250	.256 (-3%)	.323 (-6%)	.392 (-4%)	.715 (-5%)	-536.1
1960	BAL	AL	39	85	9	18	2	1	0	3	1	9	12	0.212	.255 (-17%)	.323 (-9%)	.387 (-33%)	.711 (-22%)	-296.6
1960	BOS	AL	105	385	68	108	17	1	7	37	3	51	54	0.281	.255 (+10%)	.323 (+15%)	.387 (-1%)	.711 (+6%)	-296.6
1961	WS2	AL	141	494	54	124	13	2	17	63	4	58	94	0.251	.258 (-3%)	.328 (avg)	.399 (-3%)	.727 (-1%)	-56.5
1962	WS2	AL	11	34	4	7	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	0.206	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	CLE	AL	75	199	25	48	7	0	4	17	0	25	41	0.241	.257 (-6%)	.326 (avg)	.393 (-14%)	.719 (-8%)	0.0
1963	CLE	AL	52	116	11	26	3	1	4	5	0	15	25	0.224	.246 (-9%)	.308 (+3%)	.371 (avg)	.680 (+1%)	54.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
OF	543	472	1133	26	24	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1958	BAL	OF	16	12	30	0	0	0
1959	BAL	OF	137	123	320	13	11	4
1960	BAL	OF	36	22	47	1	1	0
1960	BOS	OF	102	96	232	6	5	1
1961	WS2	OF	139	134	332	5	5	0
1962	WS2	OF	10	8	14	0	1	0
1962	CLE	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1962	CLE	OF	66	46	105	1	0	0
1963	CLE	2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1963	CLE	OF	37	31	53	0	1	0