Bump Wills

Born: 7/27/1952 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-04-07 | Final Game: 1982-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Elliott Taylor Wills

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Biography

Bump Wills, born in 1952, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1977 until 1982. Known for his speed and versatility, Wills left a significant mark on the game during his career, which spanned 831 games. He recorded 807 hits, 36 home runs, and 302 RBIs, finishing his playing days with a batting average of .266. Wills was particularly renowned for his base-stealing prowess, successfully swiping 196 bases, a skill that underscored his aggressive playing style and ability to disrupt opposing defenses. Wills played in an era characterized by a blend of traditional baseball strategies and the emergence of more dynamic offensive tactics. His contributions were particularly valuable to teams like the Texas Rangers and the Chicago Cubs, where he showcased his athleticism and adaptability on the field. His legacy includes not only his statistical achievements but also his role as a player who exemplified the importance of speed and agility in the game, contributing to the evolution of base running in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
831	3030	472	807	128	24	36	302	196	310	441	0.266	0.335	0.360	0.695	-1073.4

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .360 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.695 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
1977	TEX	AL	152	541	87	155	28	6	9	62	28	65	96	0.287	.264 (+8%)	.329 (+10%)	.401 (+2%)	.730 (+6%)	729.9
1978	TEX	AL	157	539	78	135	17	4	9	57	52	63	91	0.250	.257 (-3%)	.323 (+2%)	.378 (-8%)	.702 (-3%)	-224.5
1979	TEX	AL	146	543	90	148	21	3	5	46	35	53	58	0.273	.265 (+3%)	.329 (+3%)	.397 (-12%)	.727 (-5%)	-423.3
1980	TEX	AL	146	578	102	152	31	5	5	58	34	51	71	0.263	.264 (-1%)	.326 (-1%)	.387 (-7%)	.714 (-5%)	-549.3
1981	TEX	AL	102	410	51	103	13	2	2	41	12	32	49	0.251	.255 (-2%)	.320 (-5%)	.368 (-17%)	.688 (-11%)	-832.8
1982	CHC	NL	128	419	64	114	18	4	6	38	35	46	76	0.272	.261 (+4%)	.324 (+7%)	.388 (-3%)	.712 (+2%)	226.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2B	800	781	1815	2582	94	495
SS	2	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	TEX	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1977	TEX	2B	150	145	321	492	15	89
1977	TEX	SS	2	0	0	0	0	0
1978	TEX	2B	156	148	350	526	17	84
1979	TEX	2B	146	143	337	468	20	95
1980	TEX	2B	144	144	340	473	13	112
1981	TEX	2B	101	101	268	326	10	70
1982	CHN	2B	103	100	199	297	19	45