Bill Tuttle

Born: 7/4/1929 in Elmwood, IL, USA

Died: 7/27/1998 in Anoka, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-09-10 | Final Game: 1963-05-11

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

Full name: William Robert Tuttle

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Biography

Bill Tuttle, born in 1929, was a notable American professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1952 to 1963. Playing primarily as a position player, Tuttle appeared in 1,270 games over the course of his career, showcasing his skills mainly in the outfield. He accumulated a total of 1,105 hits, with a batting average of .259, and contributed 67 home runs and 443 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams' offensive efforts. Tuttle was also recognized for his speed on the base paths, successfully stealing 38 bases throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Tuttle's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the post-war boom and the gradual integration of the sport. He was known for his versatile playing style, combining solid hitting with respectable fielding capabilities. His contributions to teams such as the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Athletics left a lasting impact, making him a respected figure of his time. As a player who navigated the complexities of the era, Tuttle's legacy is remembered not only for his on-field achievements but also for the role he played in the evolution of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1270	4268	578	1105	149	47	67	443	38	480	416	0.259	0.334	0.363	0.697	-2055.0

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .363 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.697 vs. league average 0.714 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
1952	DET	AL	7	25	2	6	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.240	—	—	—	—	0.0
1954	DET	AL	147	530	64	141	20	11	7	58	5	62	60	0.266	.261 (+2%)	.333 (+3%)	.390 (-1%)	.723 (+1%)	108.2
1955	DET	AL	154	603	102	168	23	4	14	78	6	76	54	0.279	.258 (+8%)	.332 (+8%)	.393 (+1%)	.726 (+4%)	667.4
1956	DET	AL	140	546	61	138	22	4	9	65	5	38	48	0.253	.258 (-2%)	.331 (-9%)	.397 (-10%)	.728 (-10%)	-1160.6
1957	DET	AL	133	451	49	113	12	4	5	47	2	44	41	0.251	.257 (-3%)	.323 (-2%)	.391 (-16%)	.715 (-10%)	-834.5
1958	KC1	AL	148	511	77	118	14	9	11	51	7	74	58	0.231	.257 (-10%)	.324 (+1%)	.394 (-9%)	.719 (-5%)	-387.2
1959	KC1	AL	126	463	74	139	19	6	7	43	10	48	38	0.300	.256 (+17%)	.323 (+14%)	.392 (+5%)	.715 (+9%)	949.3
1960	KC1	AL	151	559	75	143	21	3	8	40	1	66	52	0.256	.255 (avg)	.323 (+4%)	.387 (-10%)	.711 (-4%)	-271.7
1961	KC1	AL	25	84	15	22	2	2	0	8	0	9	9	0.262	.258 (+1%)	.328 (+2%)	.399 (-17%)	.727 (-8%)	-104.8
1961	MIN	AL	113	370	38	91	12	3	5	38	1	43	41	0.246	.258 (-5%)	.328 (-2%)	.399 (-16%)	.727 (-10%)	-104.8
1962	MIN	AL	110	123	21	26	4	1	1	13	1	19	14	0.211	.257 (-18%)	.326 (-3%)	.393 (-28%)	.719 (-16%)	-345.9
1963	MIN	AL	16	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	2	0	3	1	0	0
3B	85	84	66	165	14	15
OF	1191	988	2698	97	48	18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1952	DET	OF	6	0	19	0	0	0
1954	DET	OF	145	143	364	18	6	3
1955	DET	OF	154	153	442	12	7	2
1956	DET	OF	137	133	348	13	9	2
1957	DET	OF	128	107	331	5	6	1
1958	KC1	OF	145	131	311	12	4	2
1959	KC1	OF	121	111	294	17	5	3
1960	KC1	OF	148	140	381	16	5	3
1961	KC1	OF	25	23	58	0	3	0
1961	MIN	2B	2	0	3	1	0	0
1961	MIN	3B	85	84	66	165	14	15
1961	MIN	OF	64	20	72	1	1	1
1962	MIN	OF	104	27	71	2	2	0
1963	MIN	OF	14	0	7	1	0	1