Bill Madlock
Born: 1/12/1951 in Memphis, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1973-09-07 | Final Game: 1987-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Biography
Bill Madlock, born in 1951, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1973 to 1987. Known for his exceptional batting skills and offensive prowess, Madlock played in 1,806 games and recorded 2,008 hits, showcasing a career batting average of .305. He was a formidable presence at the plate, hitting 163 home runs and driving in 860 RBIs throughout his career. His speed on the bases was notable as well, with 174 stolen bases to his name, highlighting his ability to impact the game not just through hitting but also with his agility.
Madlock's career was marked by significant achievements, including being selected to the All-Star Game three times, and he earned the distinction of being named All-Star Game MVP during his career. He played during a competitive era in baseball, where offensive output was crucial for team success. Madlock's blend of power, average, and speed made him one of the standout players of his time, and he remains an influential figure in the history of the game. His legacy is remembered by fans and analysts alike, who celebrate his contributions to baseball during a transformative period in the sport's history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1806 | 6594 | 920 | 2008 | 348 | 34 | 163 | 860 | 174 | 605 | 510 | 0.305 | 0.365 | 0.442 | 0.807 | 17619.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 21 | 77 | 16 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 0.351 | 415.2 |
| 1974 | CHC | NL | 128 | 453 | 65 | 142 | 21 | 5 | 9 | 54 | 11 | 42 | 39 | 0.313 | 1510.7 |
| 1975 | CHC | NL | 130 | 514 | 77 | 182 | 29 | 7 | 7 | 64 | 9 | 42 | 34 | 0.354 | 2506.5 |
| 1976 | CHC | NL | 142 | 514 | 68 | 174 | 36 | 1 | 15 | 84 | 15 | 56 | 27 | 0.339 | 3499.9 |
| 1977 | SFG | NL | 140 | 533 | 70 | 161 | 28 | 1 | 12 | 46 | 13 | 43 | 33 | 0.302 | 901.3 |
| 1978 | SFG | NL | 122 | 447 | 76 | 138 | 26 | 3 | 15 | 44 | 16 | 48 | 39 | 0.309 | 1949.3 |
| 1979 | PIT | NL | 85 | 311 | 48 | 102 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 44 | 21 | 34 | 22 | 0.328 | 1086.0 |
| 1979 | SFG | NL | 69 | 249 | 37 | 65 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 41 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 0.261 | 1086.0 |
| 1980 | PIT | NL | 137 | 494 | 62 | 137 | 22 | 4 | 10 | 53 | 16 | 45 | 33 | 0.277 | 390.8 |
| 1981 | PIT | NL | 82 | 279 | 35 | 95 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 45 | 18 | 34 | 17 | 0.341 | 1630.8 |
| 1982 | PIT | NL | 154 | 568 | 92 | 181 | 33 | 3 | 19 | 95 | 18 | 48 | 39 | 0.319 | 2200.4 |
| 1983 | PIT | NL | 130 | 473 | 68 | 153 | 21 | 0 | 12 | 68 | 3 | 49 | 24 | 0.323 | 1628.3 |
| 1984 | PIT | NL | 103 | 403 | 38 | 102 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 44 | 3 | 26 | 29 | 0.253 | -936.3 |
| 1985 | LAD | NL | 34 | 114 | 20 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 0.360 | 473.2 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | 110 | 399 | 49 | 100 | 23 | 1 | 10 | 41 | 3 | 39 | 42 | 0.251 | 473.2 |
| 1986 | LAD | NL | 111 | 379 | 38 | 106 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 60 | 3 | 30 | 43 | 0.280 | 177.8 |
| 1987 | DET | AL | 87 | 326 | 56 | 91 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 50 | 4 | 28 | 45 | 0.279 | 556.6 |
| 1987 | LAD | NL | 21 | 61 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0.180 | 556.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 65 | 8 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 0.308 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ALCS | DET | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
| 1985 | NLCS | LAN | 6 | 24 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 |
| 1979 | WS | PIT | 7 | 24 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0.375 |
| 1979 | NLCS | PIT | 3 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.250 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 61 | 43 | 380 | 22 | 7 | 31 |
| 2B | 183 | 180 | 365 | 457 | 22 | 82 |
| 3B | 1440 | 1427 | 949 | 2546 | 193 | 200 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | TEX | 3B | 21 | 21 | 13 | 32 | 4 | 2 |
| 1974 | CHN | 3B | 121 | 120 | 84 | 229 | 18 | 14 |
| 1975 | CHN | 3B | 128 | 128 | 79 | 250 | 20 | 14 |
| 1976 | CHN | 3B | 136 | 135 | 107 | 234 | 14 | 21 |
| 1977 | SFN | 2B | 6 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 1977 | SFN | 3B | 126 | 125 | 96 | 220 | 17 | 16 |
| 1978 | SFN | 1B | 3 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | SFN | 2B | 114 | 111 | 223 | 299 | 14 | 48 |
| 1979 | PIT | 3B | 85 | 85 | 63 | 153 | 7 | 12 |
| 1979 | SFN | 1B | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1979 | SFN | 2B | 63 | 63 | 137 | 144 | 7 | 32 |
| 1980 | PIT | 1B | 12 | 8 | 73 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 1980 | PIT | 3B | 127 | 125 | 86 | 214 | 14 | 18 |
| 1981 | PIT | 3B | 78 | 77 | 50 | 147 | 9 | 17 |
| 1982 | PIT | 1B | 3 | 3 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1982 | PIT | 3B | 146 | 142 | 92 | 266 | 18 | 23 |
| 1983 | PIT | 3B | 126 | 125 | 59 | 193 | 11 | 20 |
| 1984 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | PIT | 3B | 98 | 97 | 66 | 176 | 15 | 17 |
| 1985 | LAN | 3B | 32 | 32 | 28 | 63 | 5 | 7 |
| 1985 | PIT | 1B | 12 | 9 | 81 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 1985 | PIT | 3B | 98 | 97 | 46 | 175 | 14 | 10 |
| 1986 | LAN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | LAN | 3B | 101 | 101 | 72 | 170 | 24 | 7 |
| 1987 | DET | 1B | 22 | 20 | 167 | 11 | 2 | 14 |
| 1987 | DET | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | LAN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | LAN | 3B | 16 | 16 | 8 | 23 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 61 |
| Second Base | 184 |
| Third Base | 1438 |
| Designated Hitter | 64 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Player of the Week | Week of 1985-08-16 |
| 1976 | Player of the Week | Week of 1976-10-01 |
| 1975 | All-Star Game MVP | |
| 1975 | Player of the Week | Week of 1975-06-13 |
| 1975 | TSN All-Star | 3B |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | LAN | NL | $850,000 |
| 1986 | LAN | NL | $841,667 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | $975,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,667,167 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Iowa Community College - Keokuk Campus | Keokuk | IA | 1970 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 8th | 45.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1982 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 11th | 37.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1981 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 17th | 20.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1979 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 18th | 14.0 | 336 | 1 |
| 1976 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 6th | 51.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1975 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 12th | 45.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1974 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 3rd | 1.0 | 24 | 1 |