Bill Plummer, baseball player, 1968-1978

Bill Plummer

Born: 3/21/1947 in Oakland, CA, USA

Died: 3/12/2024 in Redding, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-04-19 | Final Game: 1978-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Francis Plummer

Biography

Bill Plummer was a professional baseball player born in 1947, who enjoyed a career in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1978. Primarily recognized as a position player, Plummer played in 367 games over his decade-long career. He recorded 168 hits and 14 home runs, accumulating 82 runs batted in, and finished with a batting average of .188. Known for his versatility on the field, Plummer also contributed with 4 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of speed and agility despite his lower batting average. Plummer's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the advent of the designated hitter rule in the American League and the ongoing evolution of player training and conditioning. While not a superstar, Plummer's presence in the game during the late 1960s and 1970s added depth to the rosters of teams he played for, including the Cincinnati Reds and the California Angels. His experience in the league and his ability to adapt to different roles made him a valuable teammate, contributing to the development of the game during a pivotal time in its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
367 892 72 168 37 1 14 82 4 95 191 0.188 0.267 0.279 0.546 -2887.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 8 0 0 1
3B 9 2 3 6 1 0
C 343 247 1283 92 23 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 343
First Base 1
Third Base 9

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Shasta College Redding CA 1965