Bill Terry, baseball player, 154 home runs, 1923-1936

Bill Terry

⭐ Hall of Fame 1954

Born: 10/30/1898 in Atlanta, GA, USA

Died: 1/9/1989 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-09-24 | Final Game: 1936-09-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: William Harold Terry

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Biography

Bill Terry, born in 1898, was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball during the 1920s and 1930s. He played his entire career with the New York Giants from 1923 until his retirement in 1936. A left-handed first baseman, Terry was known for his exceptional batting prowess, finishing his career with a remarkable .341 batting average, which placed him among the elite hitters of his time. Over the course of 1,721 games, he accumulated 2,193 hits, 154 home runs, and 1,078 RBIs, solidifying his reputation as a key offensive player in the National League. Terry's accomplishments on the field earned him significant recognition, including three All-Star selections and the TSN Guide MVP award. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1954, a testament to his enduring impact on the game. Beyond his individual achievements, Terry played a vital role in the Giants' success during an era characterized by fierce competition and the emergence of legendary players. His combination of skill, dedication, and sportsmanship made him a beloved figure in baseball history, and his legacy continues to be celebrated by fans and historians alike.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
8.0 8.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 4.0 0 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1931 8.0 8.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 4.0 0 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1721 6428 1120 2193 373 112 154 1078 56 537 449 0.341 0.393 0.506 0.899 27753.9

Career AVG .341 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +21.0% above league average.

Career OBP .393 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +14.1% above league average.

Career SLG .506 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +27.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.899 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — +21.1% 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
1923 NY1 NL 3 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1924 NY1 NL 77 163 26 39 7 2 5 24 1 17 18 0.239 .283 (-16%) .345 (-10%) .389 (+2%) .734 (-3%) -129.5
1925 NY1 NL 133 489 75 156 31 6 11 70 4 42 52 0.319 .288 (+11%) .349 (+7%) .407 (+17%) .756 (+12%) 1197.5
1926 NY1 NL 98 225 26 65 12 5 5 43 3 22 17 0.289 .279 (+3%) .345 (+2%) .390 (+16%) .735 (+9%) 363.5
1927 NY1 NL 150 580 101 189 32 13 20 121 1 46 53 0.326 .282 (+16%) .344 (+10%) .392 (+35%) .736 (+23%) 2614.2
1928 NY1 NL 149 568 100 185 36 11 17 101 7 64 36 0.326 .280 (+16%) .342 (+15%) .395 (+31%) .737 (+24%) 2780.6
1929 NY1 NL 150 607 103 226 39 5 14 117 10 48 35 0.372 .289 (+29%) .353 (+18%) .415 (+26%) .769 (+22%) 2954.8
1930 NY1 NL 154 633 139 254 39 15 23 129 8 57 33 0.401 .293 (+37%) .354 (+27%) .429 (+44%) .784 (+37%) 5151.2
1931 NY1 NL 153 611 121 213 43 20 9 112 8 47 36 0.349 .276 (+26%) .338 (+17%) .388 (+36%) .726 (+27%) 3276.6
1932 NY1 NL 154 643 124 225 42 11 28 117 4 32 23 0.350 .275 (+27%) .335 (+14%) .391 (+48%) .726 (+32%) 3992.9
1933 NY1 NL 123 475 68 153 20 5 6 58 3 40 23 0.322 .270 (+19%) .329 (+14%) .377 (+12%) .707 (+13%) 1224.9
1934 NY1 NL 153 602 109 213 30 6 8 83 0 60 47 0.354 .278 (+27%) .340 (+22%) .392 (+18%) .733 (+20%) 2646.7
1935 NY1 NL 145 596 91 203 32 8 6 64 7 41 55 0.341 .279 (+22%) .342 (+12%) .399 (+13%) .742 (+12%) 1513.2
1936 NY1 NL 79 229 36 71 10 5 2 39 0 19 19 0.310 .283 (+9%) .349 (+4%) .404 (+5%) .753 (+4%) 167.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
16 61 7 18 1 1 2 7 4 5 0.295

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1936 WS NY1 6 25 1 6 0 0 0 5 1 4 0.240
1933 WS NY1 5 22 3 6 1 0 1 1 0 0 0.273
1924 WS NY1 5 14 3 6 0 1 1 1 3 1 0.429

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1579 0 15972 1108 138 1334
OF 15 0 27 3 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 NY1 1B 2 0 22 1 0 1
1924 NY1 1B 35 0 325 14 4 30
1925 NY1 1B 126 0 1270 77 14 83
1926 NY1 1B 38 0 391 31 9 36
1926 NY1 OF 14 0 27 3 0 0
1927 NY1 1B 150 0 1621 105 12 135
1928 NY1 1B 149 0 1584 78 12 148
1929 NY1 1B 149 0 1575 111 11 146
1929 NY1 OF 1 0 0 0 1 0
1930 NY1 1B 154 0 1538 128 17 128
1931 NY1 1B 153 0 1411 105 16 108
1932 NY1 1B 154 0 1493 137 14 125
1933 NY1 1B 117 0 1246 76 11 103
1934 NY1 1B 153 0 1592 105 10 131
1935 NY1 1B 143 0 1379 99 6 105
1936 NY1 1B 56 0 525 41 2 55

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1578
Left Field 2
Right Field 13

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1935 Baseball Magazine All-Star 1B
1934 Baseball Magazine All-Star 1B
1933 Baseball Magazine All-Star 1B
1932 Baseball Magazine All-Star 1B
1931 Baseball Magazine All-Star 1B
1930 Baseball Magazine All-Star 1B
1930 Baseball Magazine All-Star 1B
1930 TSN All-Star 1B
1930 TSN Guide MVP
1929 Baseball Magazine All-Star 1B
1929 Baseball Magazine All-Star 1B
1927 Baseball Magazine All-Star 1B

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1935 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 20.0 80 0
1934 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 30.0 80 0
1933 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 35.0 80 0
1932 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 25.0 80 0
1931 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 53.0 80 0
1929 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 48.0 80 0
1927 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 6.0 80 0