Billy DeMars
Born: 8/26/1925 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 12/10/2020 in Clearwater, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1948-05-18 | Final Game: 1951-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: William Lester DeMars
Biography
Billy DeMars, born in 1925, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1948 to 1951. Primarily a position player, DeMars made an impact during a transitional era in baseball, navigating the post-World War II landscape. He played a total of 80 games, recording 50 hits with a batting average of .237. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his teams with 14 RBIs throughout his career.
DeMars was known for his versatility on the field, although his speed was not highlighted in his stats, as he recorded no stolen bases. His playing career concluded on September 28, 1951, leaving behind a legacy as a dependable role player in a time when the game was evolving with new talent and styles. Though his numbers may not reflect the prowess of some contemporaries, DeMars's dedication and contributions to his teams remain a part of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 211 | 29 | 50 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 28 | 16 | 0.237 | 0.326 | 0.270 | 0.597 | -535.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | PHA | AL | 18 | 29 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0.172 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 61 | 178 | 25 | 44 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 22 | 13 | 0.247 | -535.6 |
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 6 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 64 | 0 | 130 | 149 | 20 | 40 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | PHA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948 | PHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | PHA | SS | 9 | 0 | 16 | 22 | 3 | 7 |
| 1950 | SLA | 3B | 5 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1950 | SLA | SS | 54 | 0 | 113 | 123 | 17 | 32 |
| 1951 | SLA | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 63 |