Bill Bathe
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1990)
Bill Bathe was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1990 for the Athletics and the San Francisco Giants, a span of 5 seasons. In 121 career games, he hit .213 with 39 hits, 8 home runs, and 29 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-04-12
- Last Game
- 1990-10-03
Full name: William David Bathe
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | 183 | 15 | 39 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 29 | 0 | 9 | 39 | .213 | .251 | .377 | .628 | -307 |
Career AVG .213 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.
Career OBP .251 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Career SLG .377 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .628 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | OAK | AL | 39 | 103 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 20 | .184 | .257 (-28%) | .325 (-36%) | .395 (-9%) | .720 (-21%) | -380.2 |
| 1989 | SFN | NL | 30 | 32 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .281 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | SFN | NL | 52 | 48 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 12 | .229 | — | — | — | — | 72.9 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 121 | 183 | 15 | 39 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 29 | 0 | 9 | 39 | .213 | — | — | — | — | -307 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (121 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 60 | 88 | 6 | 20 | 5 | 16 | .227 |
| Away | 61 | 95 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 13 | .200 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-10-03 | SFG | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-10-01 | SFG | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-28 | SFG | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-26 | SFG | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-19 | SFG | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-09-16 | SFG | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-14 | SFG | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-10 | SFG | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-09-05 | SFG | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-04 | SFG | SDP | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 54 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SFN | NL | $120,000 |
| 1989 | SFN | NL | $75,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $195,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton College | Fullerton | CA | 1980 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | CA | 1981 |
Bill Bathe: the record in brief
April 12, 1986 and October 3, 1990 bracket Bill Bathe's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Oakland Athletics (1986) and the San Francisco Giants (1989 through 1990). At 6'2" and 200 pounds, Bathe is listed as a catcher. Bathe threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Bathe was born on October 14, 1960, in Downey, CA, USA. Bill Bathe was the playing name; the full given name is William David.
Bathe finished with 39 hits from 183 at bats in 121 games, which works out to .213; the totals also include 8 home runs and 29 RBI. Bathe's career OPS of .628 combines a .251 on-base mark with .377 slugging. Set against a .257 league average for the same years, Bathe's .213 average sits 16.9% below it. Bathe collected a career-high 19 hits in 1986. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .184 in 1986, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Bathe
- What years did Bill Bathe play?
- Bill Bathe played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1990.
- Was Bill Bathe a pitcher?
- No. Bill Bathe was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bill Bathe hit?
- Bill Bathe hit 8 career home runs with 39 hits.
- What was Bill Bathe's career batting average?
- Bill Bathe batted .213 over his career, with 39 hits in 183 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Bathe have?
- Bill Bathe drove in 29 runs in his career.
- Is Bill Bathe in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Bathe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.