Bill Nahorodny
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1976-1984)
Bill Nahorodny was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1984 for 6 teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 9 seasons. In 308 career games, he hit .241 with 203 hits, 25 home runs, and 109 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1976-09-27
- Last Game
- 1984-09-25
Full name: William Gerard Nahorodny
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 308 | 844 | 74 | 203 | 41 | 3 | 25 | 109 | 1 | 56 | 118 | .241 | .290 | .385 | .675 | -799 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.
Career OBP .290 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.
Career SLG .385 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .675 vs. league average .710 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | PHI | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | CHA | AL | 7 | 23 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | CHA | AL | 107 | 347 | 29 | 82 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 35 | 1 | 23 | 52 | .236 | .257 (-8%) | .323 (-12%) | .378 (-8%) | .702 (-10%) | -582.9 |
| 1979 | CHA | AL | 65 | 179 | 20 | 46 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 0 | 18 | 23 | .257 | .265 (-3%) | .329 (-2%) | .397 (+4%) | .727 (+1%) | 19.7 |
| 1980 | ATL | NL | 59 | 157 | 14 | 38 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 21 | .242 | .264 (-9%) | .326 (-12%) | .387 (+7%) | .714 (-2%) | -77.5 |
| 1981 | ATL | NL | 14 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CLE | AL | 39 | 94 | 6 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .223 | .261 (-14%) | .324 (-27%) | .388 (+9%) | .712 (-7%) | -158.2 |
| 1983 | DET | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | SEA | AL | 12 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .240 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 308 | 844 | 74 | 203 | 41 | 3 | 25 | 109 | 1 | 56 | 118 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -799 | ||
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 (308 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 160 | 431 | 35 | 115 | 11 | 61 | .267 |
| Away | 148 | 413 | 39 | 88 | 14 | 48 | .213 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-09-25 | SEA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-07-02 | SEA | MIL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-06-29 | SEA | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-06-27 | SEA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-06-23 | SEA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-06-22 | SEA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-06-10 | SEA | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984-06-02 | SEA | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-06-01 | SEA | TEX | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-05-30 | SEA | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 7 | 2 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| C | 275 | 218 | 1072 | 121 | 21 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | PHI | C | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | CHA | C | 7 | 7 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1978 | CHA | 1B | 4 | 1 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | CHA | C | 104 | 100 | 486 | 53 | 11 | 6 |
| 1979 | CHA | C | 60 | 43 | 223 | 25 | 7 | 3 |
| 1980 | ATL | 1B | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | ATL | C | 54 | 38 | 172 | 24 | 2 | 2 |
| 1981 | ATL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | ATL | C | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CLE | C | 35 | 22 | 111 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984 | SEA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984 | SEA | C | 10 | 7 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 275 |
| First Base | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clair County Community College | Port Huron | MI | 1972 |
Bill Nahorodny: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bill Nahorodny debuted on September 27, 1976 and played a final game on September 25, 1984. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Phillies (1976), the Chicago White Sox (1977 to 1979), the Atlanta Braves (1980 through 1981), the Cleveland Indians (1982), the Detroit Tigers (1983), and the Seattle Mariners (1984). Nahorodny is listed as a catcher at 200 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Nahorodny batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is August 31, 1953, in Hamtramck, MI, USA. Bill Nahorodny was the playing name; the full given name is William Gerard.
Nahorodny finished with 203 hits from 844 at bats in 308 games, which works out to .241, plus 25 home runs and 109 runs batted in. Nahorodny got on base at a .290 rate and slugged .385 (.675 OPS). Nahorodny's .241 average ran 7.8% below the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. 1978 produced Nahorodny's most hits, 82 of them for the Chicago White Sox. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .236 in 1978, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Nahorodny
- What years did Bill Nahorodny play?
- Bill Nahorodny played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1984.
- Was Bill Nahorodny a pitcher?
- No. Bill Nahorodny was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bill Nahorodny hit?
- Bill Nahorodny hit 25 career home runs with 203 hits.
- What teams did Bill Nahorodny play for?
- Bill Nahorodny played for 6 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1976), the Chicago White Sox (1977–1979), the Atlanta Braves (1980–1981), the Cleveland Indians (1982), the Detroit Tigers (1983), and the Seattle Mariners (1984).
- What were Bill Nahorodny's career stats?
- In 308 games, Bill Nahorodny had 203 hits, 25 home runs, 109 RBI, 74 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .241 batting average.
- What position did Bill Nahorodny play?
- Bill Nahorodny played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Nahorodny and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Nahorodny was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bill Nahorodny hit each season?
- Bill Nahorodny's home runs by season: 0 in 1976, 1 in 1977, 8 in 1978, 6 in 1979, 5 in 1980, 0 in 1981, 4 in 1982, 0 in 1983, and 1 in 1984. His most in one season was 8, in 1978.
- What was Bill Nahorodny's career batting average?
- Bill Nahorodny batted .241 over his career, with 203 hits in 844 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Nahorodny have?
- Bill Nahorodny drove in 109 runs in his career.
- Is Bill Nahorodny in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Nahorodny has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.