Bill Madlock, baseball player, 163 home runs, 1973-1987

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

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

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