Billy Parker
Born: 1/14/1942 in Hayneville, AL, USA
Died: 2/9/2003 in Sun City West, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1971-09-09 | Final Game: 1973-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: William David Parker
Biography
Billy Parker was a professional baseball player born in 1942, who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1973. A position player, Parker's career spanned a total of 94 games, during which he recorded 56 hits and achieved a batting average of .222. He contributed to his teams with 3 home runs and 21 RBIs, along with 1 stolen base. Parker's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the field, allowing him to adapt to various roles as needed.
Parker's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the evolution of player skills and strategies following the integration era. While he may not have achieved the high-profile success of some contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for reflect the depth of talent in the league during the early 1970s. After concluding his professional career on September 29, 1973, Parker's legacy endures as a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the dedication and effort of players who contributed to the sport during that era.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 252 | 29 | 56 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 19 | 60 | 0.222 | 0.276 | 0.290 | 0.566 | -723.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | LAA | AL | 20 | 70 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 0.229 | -225.4 |
| 1972 | LAA | AL | 36 | 80 | 11 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 0.212 | -131.8 |
| 1973 | LAA | AL | 38 | 102 | 14 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 0.225 | -366.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 61 | 55 | 129 | 128 | 10 | 33 |
| 3B | 21 | 12 | 16 | 23 | 2 | 3 |
| OF | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | CAL | 2B | 20 | 20 | 39 | 52 | 4 | 13 |
| 1972 | CAL | 2B | 9 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 5 |
| 1972 | CAL | 3B | 21 | 12 | 16 | 23 | 2 | 3 |
| 1972 | CAL | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | CAL | OF | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | CAL | 2B | 32 | 30 | 81 | 58 | 6 | 15 |
| 1973 | CAL | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 61 |
| Third Base | 21 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
| Left Field | 6 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |