Bill Heath
Born: 3/10/1939 in Yuba City, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1965-10-03 | Final Game: 1969-08-19
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: William Chris Heath
Biography
Bill Heath was a professional baseball player born in 1939, who played in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1969. Primarily serving as a position player, Heath's career spanned parts of five seasons, during which he appeared in 112 games. He recorded 47 hits and finished his career with a batting average of .236. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 13 RBIs and showcased his speed on the bases with one stolen base.
Heath's playing career was set against the backdrop of a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with increasing emphasis on power hitting and the emergence of more specialized roles. Though his statistical output might not have placed him among the game's stars, Heath's dedication to the sport and his versatility as a position player allowed him to remain in the league during a competitive era. His contributions, while modest, reflect the spirit of perseverance and teamwork that characterizes the journey of many players in the major leagues.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | 199 | 13 | 47 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 26 | 22 | 0.236 | 0.326 | 0.276 | 0.602 | 88.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | HOU | NL | 55 | 123 | 12 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 0.301 | 88.0 |
| 1967 | DET | AL | 20 | 32 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | HOU | NL | 9 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CHC | NL | 27 | 32 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 0.156 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 58 | 41 | 269 | 29 | 2 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | HOU | C | 37 | 28 | 167 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | DET | C | 7 | 4 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967 | HOU | C | 5 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969 | CHN | C | 9 | 7 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 57 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1958, 1959, 1960 |