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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | WS2 | AL | 12 | 33 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | WS2 | AL | 27 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0.135 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | WS2 | AL | 11 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | WS2 | AL | 116 | 349 | 32 | 86 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 48 | 2 | 21 | 54 | 0.246 | -495.1 |
| 1972 | TEX | AL | 133 | 469 | 41 | 119 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 58 | 1 | 29 | 77 | 0.254 | -657.4 |
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 81 | 280 | 17 | 50 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 1 | 20 | 43 | 0.179 | -1579.1 |
| 1974 | STL | NL | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | TEX | AL | 16 | 31 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.226 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | STL | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | WS2 | 3B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | WS2 | OF | 8 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | WS2 | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969 | WS2 | OF | 6 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | WS2 | C | 8 | 6 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | WS2 | C | 62 | 61 | 337 | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| 1971 | WS2 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | WS2 | OF | 32 | 25 | 41 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | TEX | C | 92 | 78 | 478 | 45 | 10 | 13 |
| 1972 | TEX | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | TEX | 3B | 5 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 | TEX | OF | 41 | 35 | 66 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | TEX | C | 72 | 67 | 356 | 32 | 10 | 3 |
| 1973 | TEX | 1B | 3 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1973 | TEX | OF | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | SLN | C | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | TEX | C | 13 | 10 | 55 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | TEX | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |