Dick Billings, baseball player, 1968-1975

Dick Billings

Born: 12/4/1942 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-09-11 | Final Game: 1975-06-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Richard Arlin Billings

Biography

Dick Billings, born in 1942, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1968 to 1975. Primarily serving as a position player, Billings appeared in 400 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He amassed a total of 280 hits, resulting in a batting average of .227. Known for his versatility and resilience on the field, he contributed 16 home runs and 142 RBIs to his teams over the course of his career, alongside 6 stolen bases. Billings played in an era marked by the transition away from the deadball era, navigating the evolving dynamics of the game during the late 1960s and early 1970s. While he may not have been one of the game's marquee stars, his consistent presence and ability to perform in key moments reflected the spirit of determination prevalent among players of his time. After concluding his playing days in June 1975, Billings left a legacy as a reliable contributor within the framework of a rapidly changing sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
400 1231 101 280 44 1 16 142 6 87 207 0.227 0.281 0.304 0.584 -2731.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 3 17 2 3 1
3B 12 7 6 23 3 1
C 248 222 1259 117 23 22
OF 92 76 132 8 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 248
First Base 4
Third Base 12
Left Field 78
Center Field 1
Right Field 15
Designated Hitter 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Michigan State University East Lansing MI 1963, 1964, 1965