Bill Bean
Born: 5/11/1964 in Santa Ana, CA, USA
Died: 8/6/2024 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-04-25 | Final Game: 1995-07-08
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: William Daro Bean
Biography
Bill Bean, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1987 until his retirement on July 8, 1995. Primarily serving as a position player, Bean appeared in a total of 272 games throughout his career. He played during a transformative era in baseball, witnessing the sport's evolution in the late 1980s and early 1990s, a time marked by increasing offensive production and the burgeoning popularity of the long ball.
Over the course of his tenure in the majors, Bean recorded 108 hits, including 5 home runs, and accumulated 53 RBIs, maintaining a batting average of .226. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the elite players of his time, Bean's contributions to his teams went beyond mere statistics. His versatility and tenacity on the field, coupled with his ability to steal bases, as evidenced by his total of 3 stolen bases, demonstrated his commitment to the game. Although he may be a less heralded figure in baseball history, Bill Bean's journey through the major leagues reflects the determination and grit of many players who contributed to the sport during a dynamic period.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 272 | 478 | 42 | 108 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 53 | 3 | 25 | 84 | 0.226 | 0.266 | 0.308 | 0.574 | -1767.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | DET | AL | 26 | 66 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0.258 | -210.1 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | 10 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | LAD | NL | 51 | 71 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0.197 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SDP | NL | 88 | 177 | 19 | 46 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 2 | 6 | 29 | 0.260 | -340.9 |
| 1994 | SDP | NL | 84 | 135 | 7 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 25 | 0.215 | -889.0 |
| 1995 | SDP | NL | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 32 | 12 | 113 | 9 | 1 | 11 |
| OF | 175 | 84 | 231 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | DET | OF | 24 | 20 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | DET | 1B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 | DET | OF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | DET | 1B | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | DET | OF | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | LAN | OF | 44 | 17 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SDN | 1B | 12 | 5 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 1993 | SDN | OF | 54 | 29 | 71 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | SDN | 1B | 16 | 6 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | SDN | OF | 39 | 14 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SDN | OF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 32 |
| Left Field | 69 |
| Center Field | 55 |
| Right Field | 62 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SDN | NL | $145,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $145,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | CA | 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 |