Billy Grabarkewitz
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1969-1975)
Billy Grabarkewitz was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1975 for 5 teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 7 seasons. In 466 career games, he hit .236 with 274 hits, 28 home runs, and 141 RBI. Billy Grabarkewitz was an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,635.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1969-04-22
- Last Game
- 1975-04-25
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Billy Cordell Grabarkewitz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 466 | 1,161 | 189 | 274 | 41 | 12 | 28 | 141 | 33 | 202 | 321 | .236 | .351 | .364 | .716 | 1,635 |
Career AVG .236 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.
Career OBP .351 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +9.3% above league average.
Career SLG .364 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .716 vs. league average .692 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | LAN | NL | 34 | 65 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 19 | .092 | .248 (-63%) | .320 (-55%) | .369 (-63%) | .689 (-59%) | -597.0 |
| 1970 | LAN | NL | 156 | 529 | 92 | 153 | 20 | 8 | 17 | 84 | 19 | 95 | 149 | .289 | .253 (+14%) | .325 (+22%) | .385 (+18%) | .711 (+20%) | 2460.0 |
| 1971 | LAN | NL | 44 | 71 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 16 | .225 | .249 (-10%) | .316 (+23%) | .365 (-19%) | .682 (avg) | 101.7 |
| 1972 | LAN | NL | 53 | 144 | 17 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 18 | 53 | .167 | .243 (-32%) | .310 (-15%) | .353 (-22%) | .664 (-18%) | -379.8 |
| 1973 | CAL | AL | 61 | 129 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 28 | 27 | .163 | .256 (-37%) | .325 (-3%) | .378 (-22%) | .703 (-13%) | -201.6 |
| 1973 | PHI | NL | 25 | 66 | 12 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 18 | .288 | .256 (+12%) | .325 (+22%) | .378 (+8%) | .703 (+15%) | -201.6 |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 34 | 30 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | CHN | NL | 53 | 125 | 21 | 31 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 21 | 28 | .248 | .256 (-3%) | .324 (+10%) | .369 (-11%) | .693 (-1%) | 0.0 |
| 1975 | OAK | AL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 466 | 1,161 | 189 | 274 | 41 | 12 | 28 | 141 | 33 | 202 | 321 | .236 | — | — | — | — | 1,182 | ||
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 (466 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 219 | 507 | 86 | 130 | 15 | 66 | .256 |
| Away | 247 | 654 | 103 | 144 | 13 | 75 | .220 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-04-25 | OAK | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-04-16 | OAK | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-04-15 | OAK | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-04-14 | OAK | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-04-09 | OAK | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-04-08 | OAK | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-10-01 | CHC | PIT | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-09-25 | CHC | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-22 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-21 | CHC | STL | W | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 142 | 108 | 272 | 311 | 21 | 65 |
| 3B | 159 | 138 | 119 | 278 | 20 | 25 |
| OF | 7 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 79 | 56 | 73 | 198 | 12 | 23 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | LAN | 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | LAN | 3B | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | LAN | SS | 18 | 16 | 18 | 44 | 3 | 4 |
| 1970 | LAN | 2B | 20 | 18 | 43 | 42 | 1 | 10 |
| 1970 | LAN | 3B | 97 | 95 | 88 | 190 | 12 | 19 |
| 1970 | LAN | SS | 50 | 37 | 47 | 135 | 8 | 16 |
| 1971 | LAN | 2B | 13 | 10 | 26 | 31 | 0 | 8 |
| 1971 | LAN | 3B | 10 | 9 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 2 |
| 1971 | LAN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | LAN | 2B | 19 | 16 | 45 | 43 | 4 | 12 |
| 1972 | LAN | 3B | 24 | 22 | 15 | 40 | 6 | 1 |
| 1972 | LAN | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | CAL | 2B | 18 | 17 | 41 | 42 | 3 | 11 |
| 1973 | CAL | 3B | 12 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 3 |
| 1973 | CAL | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | CAL | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | PHI | 2B | 20 | 17 | 45 | 51 | 4 | 16 |
| 1973 | PHI | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | PHI | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | PHI | OF | 5 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CHN | 2B | 45 | 29 | 67 | 100 | 8 | 8 |
| 1974 | CHN | 3B | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CHN | SS | 7 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| 1975 | OAK | 2B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 141 |
| Third Base | 161 |
| Shortstop | 79 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's University | San Antonio | TX | 1966 |
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Billy Grabarkewitz: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 22, 1969 and the final game on April 25, 1975, Billy Grabarkewitz built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Los Angeles Dodgers (1969 to 1972), the California Angels (1973), the Philadelphia Phillies (1973 to 1974), the Chicago Cubs (1974), and the Oakland Athletics (1975). Born on January 18, 1946, in Lockhart, TX, USA, Grabarkewitz is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 165 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. The bio lists the given name Billy Cordell.
Across 466 games at the plate, Grabarkewitz's career line reads 274 hits in 1,161 at bats for a .236 average, adding 28 homers, 141 RBI, and 33 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .351 and .364 give Grabarkewitz a career OPS of .716. Measured against the leagues Grabarkewitz played in, the .236 career average compares with a .252 league average over the same seasons, 6.5% below the league.
Frequently Asked Questions about Billy Grabarkewitz
- What years did Billy Grabarkewitz play?
- Billy Grabarkewitz played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1975.
- Was Billy Grabarkewitz a pitcher?
- No. Billy Grabarkewitz was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Billy Grabarkewitz hit?
- Billy Grabarkewitz hit 28 career home runs with 274 hits.
- What teams did Billy Grabarkewitz play for?
- Billy Grabarkewitz played for 5 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1969–1972), the California Angels (1973), the Philadelphia Phillies (1973–1974), the Chicago Cubs (1974), and the Oakland Athletics (1975).
- Did Billy Grabarkewitz win an MVP award?
- No. Billy Grabarkewitz did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Billy Grabarkewitz win?
- Billy Grabarkewitz was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Billy Grabarkewitz's career stats?
- In 466 games, Billy Grabarkewitz had 274 hits, 28 home runs, 141 RBI, 189 runs, and 33 stolen bases, with a .236 batting average.
- What position did Billy Grabarkewitz play?
- Billy Grabarkewitz played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Billy Grabarkewitz and how much did he weigh?
- Billy Grabarkewitz was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Billy Grabarkewitz hit each season?
- Billy Grabarkewitz's home runs by season: 0 in 1969, 17 in 1970, 0 in 1971, 4 in 1972, 5 in 1973, 2 in 1974, and 0 in 1975. His most in one season was 17, in 1970.
- What was Billy Grabarkewitz's career batting average?
- Billy Grabarkewitz batted .236 over his career, with 274 hits in 1,161 at bats.
- How many RBI did Billy Grabarkewitz have?
- Billy Grabarkewitz drove in 141 runs in his career.
- Is Billy Grabarkewitz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Billy Grabarkewitz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Billy Grabarkewitz make?
- Billy Grabarkewitz was selected to 1 All-Star Game.