Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 826 | 2,516 | 371 | 684 | 127 | 9 | 46 | 230 | 98 | 195 | 230 | .272 | .329 | .384 | .713 | 162 |
Career AVG .272 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .329 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .384 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .713 vs. league average .712 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | TEX | AL | 8 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .467 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | TEX | AL | 128 | 325 | 60 | 95 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 35 | 8 | 37 | 28 | .292 | .265 (+10%) | .329 (+11%) | .397 (+5%) | .727 (+7%) | 535.8 |
| 1980 | TEX | AL | 99 | 204 | 29 | 53 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 8 | 18 | 15 | .260 | .264 (-2%) | .326 (+3%) | .387 (-5%) | .714 (-2%) | -10.4 |
| 1981 | TEX | AL | 66 | 230 | 36 | 65 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 4 | 17 | 21 | .283 | .255 (+11%) | .320 (+8%) | .368 (+6%) | .688 (+7%) | 301.6 |
| 1982 | TEX | AL | 97 | 360 | 56 | 94 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 29 | 10 | 27 | 35 | .261 | .261 (avg) | .324 (-2%) | .388 (+1%) | .712 (avg) | 4.0 |
| 1983 | TEX | AL | 147 | 554 | 80 | 152 | 28 | 3 | 12 | 57 | 44 | 44 | 46 | .274 | .260 (+5%) | .324 (+2%) | .389 (+3%) | .714 (+2%) | 268.4 |
| 1984 | TEX | AL | 130 | 489 | 67 | 121 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 18 | 29 | 46 | .247 | .259 (-5%) | .322 (-11%) | .384 (-15%) | .707 (-13%) | -1079.6 |
| 1985 | NYA | AL | 59 | 139 | 18 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 10 | .288 | .257 (+12%) | .323 (+4%) | .390 (-12%) | .714 (-5%) | -87.1 |
| 1986 | ATL | NL | 92 | 200 | 23 | 57 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 14 | 26 | .285 | .257 (+11%) | .325 (+4%) | .395 (+9%) | .720 (+7%) | 229.4 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 826 | 2,516 | 371 | 684 | 127 | 9 | 46 | 230 | 98 | 195 | 230 | .272 | — | — | — | — | 162 | ||
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 (826 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 443 | 1331 | 201 | 366 | 25 | 131 | .275 |
| Away | 383 | 1185 | 170 | 318 | 21 | 99 | .268 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-10-05 | ATL | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-10-01 | ATL | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-09-23 | ATL | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-18 | ATL | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-13 | ATL | SFG | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-12 | ATL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-11 | ATL | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-09 | ATL | LAD | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1986-09-07 | ATL | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-03 | ATL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 711 | 620 | 1378 | 32 | 18 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | TEX | OF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | TEX | OF | 103 | 79 | 173 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | TEX | OF | 72 | 52 | 105 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | TEX | OF | 64 | 63 | 132 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | TEX | OF | 91 | 88 | 196 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | TEX | OF | 146 | 139 | 329 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | TEX | OF | 122 | 112 | 285 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 1985 | NYA | OF | 55 | 43 | 89 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | ATL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | ATL | OF | 56 | 43 | 69 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 531 |
| Center Field | 103 |
| Right Field | 99 |
| Designated Hitter | 31 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ATL | NL | $470,000 |
| 1985 | NYA | AL | $435,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $905,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison University | Harrisonburg | VA | 1974, 1975, 1976 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Billy Sample (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Billy Sample
- What years did Billy Sample play?
- Billy Sample played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1986.
- Was Billy Sample a pitcher?
- No. Billy Sample was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Billy Sample hit?
- Billy Sample hit 46 career home runs with 684 hits.