Willie Aikens, baseball player, 110 home runs, 1977-1985

Willie Aikens

Born: 10/14/1954 in Seneca, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-05-17 | Final Game: 1985-04-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Willie Mays Aikens

Biography

Willie Aikens was a professional baseball player born in 1954, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1977 until his retirement in 1985. Over the course of his career, Aikens appeared in 774 games, establishing himself as a reliable hitter with a career batting average of .271. He accumulated a total of 675 hits, including 110 home runs and 415 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his teams. Aikens was known for his power at the plate, which was particularly significant during the late 1970s and early 1980s, an era characterized by a transition in baseball as players began to emphasize offensive prowess. Despite not being a prolific base stealer, with only 3 stolen bases in his career, Aikens' offensive contributions made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His journey through baseball is also notable for representing the challenges and triumphs of African American athletes during a time of ongoing integration and change within the sport. Aikens left a lasting legacy as a part of the game’s rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
774 2492 301 675 125 2 110 415 3 319 444 0.271 0.354 0.455 0.809 7065.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 40 5 15 0 1 4 10 9 11 0.375

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1981 AWDIV KCA 3 9 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 0.333
1980 ALCS KCA 3 11 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 0.364
1980 WS KCA 6 20 5 8 0 1 4 8 6 8 0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 547 532 4425 300 42 430

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 548
Designated Hitter 175

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
South Carolina State University Orangeburg SC 1974