Billy Harrell, baseball player, 1955-1961

Billy Harrell

Born: 7/18/1928 in Norristown, PA, USA

Died: 5/6/2014 in Albany, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-09-02 | Final Game: 1961-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Harrell

Biography

Billy Harrell was a professional baseball player born in 1928, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1955 until 1961. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 173 games, where he made significant contributions as an agile athlete known for his speed on the bases. Harrell recorded 79 hits, including 8 home runs, and drove in 26 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .231. His 17 stolen bases highlighted his ability to disrupt opposing defenses and showcased his aggressive playing style. Harrell's career spanned the transition period of the 1950s, a time when baseball was evolving with the integration of players and the emergence of new strategies. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were reflective of the depth of talent that populated the league during that era. Harrell's dedication to the game and his role as a versatile player remain a part of baseball's rich history, marking him as a notable figure from a transformative time in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
173 342 54 79 7 1 8 26 17 23 54 0.231 0.283 0.327 0.610 -780.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 1 12 2 0 2
2B 8 5 11 11 1 5
3B 62 20 32 69 1 10
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 77 56 80 158 17 28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Second Base 8
Third Base 63
Shortstop 77
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Siena College Loudonville NY 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952