Billy Beane
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1989)
Billy Beane was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989 for 4 teams, including the New York Mets, a span of 6 seasons. In 148 career games, he hit .219 with 66 hits, 3 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-09-13
- Last Game
- 1989-10-01
Full name: William Lamar Beane
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | 301 | 30 | 66 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 5 | 11 | 80 | .219 | .246 | .296 | .542 | -979 |
Career AVG .219 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.
Career OBP .246 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.
Career SLG .296 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.
Career OPS .542 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 24.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | NYN | NL | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | MIN | AL | 80 | 183 | 20 | 39 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 11 | 54 | .213 | .257 (-17%) | .325 (-21%) | .395 (-25%) | .720 (-23%) | -682.4 |
| 1987 | MIN | AL | 12 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | 37 | 79 | 8 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 13 | .241 | .254 (-5%) | .319 (-26%) | .375 (-19%) | .694 (-22%) | -296.5 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 148 | 301 | 30 | 66 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 5 | 11 | 80 | .219 | — | — | — | — | -979 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (148 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 76 | 144 | 17 | 31 | 0 | 10 | .215 |
| Away | 72 | 157 | 13 | 35 | 3 | 19 | .223 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-10-01 | OAK | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-30 | OAK | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-28 | OAK | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-12 | OAK | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-08-29 | OAK | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-08-27 | OAK | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-08-26 | OAK | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-08-21 | OAK | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-08-20 | OAK | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-08-16 | OAK | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 75 |
| Center Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 33 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | OAK | AL | $70,500 |
| 1986 | MIN | AL | $65,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $135,500 | ||
Billy Beane: the record in brief
September 13, 1984 and October 1, 1989 bracket Billy Beane's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the New York Mets (1984 through 1985), the Minnesota Twins (1986 through 1987), the Detroit Tigers (1988), and the Oakland Athletics (1989). Beane, born on March 29, 1962, in Orlando, FL, USA, is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-4 and 195 pounds. The bio lists the given name William Lamar.
Across 148 games at the plate, Beane's career line reads 66 hits in 301 at bats for a .219 average; the totals also include 3 homers and 29 RBI. Reaching base at a .246 clip and slugging .296, Beane finished with a .542 OPS. The league as a whole hit .258 across Beane's seasons, which puts the .219 career mark 14.9% below average. In OPS terms, Beane's .542 stands 24.1% below the league's .713. 1986 produced Beane's most hits, 39 of them for the Minnesota Twins. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .213 in 1986, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Billy Beane
- What years did Billy Beane play?
- Billy Beane played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989.
- Was Billy Beane a pitcher?
- No. Billy Beane was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Billy Beane hit?
- Billy Beane hit 3 career home runs with 66 hits.
- What was Billy Beane's career batting average?
- Billy Beane batted .219 over his career, with 66 hits in 301 at bats.
- How many RBI did Billy Beane have?
- Billy Beane drove in 29 runs in his career.
- Is Billy Beane in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Billy Beane has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.