Bill Selby
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2003)
Bill Selby was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2003 for the Boston Red Sox, the Cleveland Guardians, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 8 seasons. In 198 career games, he hit .223 with 96 hits, 11 home runs, and 48 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-04-19
- Last Game
- 2003-05-25
Full name: William Frank Selby
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 198 | 431 | 45 | 96 | 20 | 3 | 11 | 48 | 1 | 33 | 71 | .223 | .279 | .360 | .638 | -560 |
Career AVG .223 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.
Career OBP .279 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.
Career SLG .360 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.
Career OPS .638 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons — 16.2% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 40 | 95 | 12 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 11 | .274 | .269 (+1%) | .340 (-1%) | .426 (-4%) | .767 (-3%) | -32.8 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 30 | 46 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .239 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 36 | 92 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 13 | .228 | .263 (-14%) | .332 (-18%) | .426 (-8%) | .758 (-12%) | -222.8 |
| 2002 | CLE | AL | 65 | 159 | 15 | 34 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 15 | 27 | .214 | .261 (-18%) | .331 (-16%) | .416 (-5%) | .747 (-10%) | -304.8 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 27 | 39 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | .103 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 198 | 431 | 45 | 96 | 20 | 3 | 11 | 48 | 1 | 33 | 71 | .223 | — | — | — | — | -560 | ||
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 (198 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 96 | 202 | 22 | 44 | 3 | 23 | .218 |
| Away | 102 | 229 | 23 | 52 | 8 | 25 | .227 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-25 | CLE | BOS | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-05-22 | CLE | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-05-20 | CLE | DET | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-05-15 | CLE | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-05-11 | CLE | TEX | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003-05-09 | CLE | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-05-08 | CLE | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-05-07 | CLE | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-05-04 | CLE | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-05-03 | CLE | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 48 | 35 | 64 | 90 | 1 | 21 |
| 3B | 69 | 50 | 39 | 93 | 12 | 8 |
| OF | 35 | 15 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BOS | 2B | 14 | 12 | 22 | 28 | 1 | 5 |
| 1996 | BOS | 3B | 14 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | BOS | OF | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | CLE | 2B | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | CLE | 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | CLE | OF | 10 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | CIN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | CIN | 2B | 21 | 20 | 34 | 49 | 0 | 13 |
| 2001 | CIN | 3B | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | CLE | 2B | 6 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | CLE | 3B | 33 | 28 | 20 | 50 | 5 | 3 |
| 2002 | CLE | OF | 18 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | CLE | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | CLE | 3B | 10 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 2 |
| 2003 | CLE | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 48 |
| Third Base | 69 |
| Left Field | 24 |
| Right Field | 11 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
Salary History
Bill Selby's recorded salaries total $325,000 over 1 season, in 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Selby's career ran from 1996 to 2003. No salary is recorded for 1996, 2000, 2001, and 2002.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CLE | AL | $325,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $325,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham-Southern College | Birmingham | AL | 1989 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | Senatobia | MS | 1990 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg | MS | 1991, 1992 |
Bill Selby: the record in brief
Bill Selby's major league career runs from a debut on April 19, 1996 to a final game on May 25, 2003. Selby played for the Boston Red Sox (1996), the Cleveland Indians (2000 through 2003), and the Cincinnati Reds (2001). Born on June 11, 1970, in Monroeville, AL, USA, Selby is listed as a third baseman and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The bio gives 5 feet, 9 inches and 190 pounds. Selby's full given name, per the bio, is William Frank Selby.
In 198 games and 431 at bats, Selby batted .223 with 96 hits, plus 11 homers and 48 RBI. Selby got on base at a .279 rate and slugged .360 (.638 OPS). Over the seasons Selby played, league hitters batted .266; the .223 career figure is 16.2% below that. No season topped the 34 hits of 2002. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .214 in 2002, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Selby
- What years did Bill Selby play?
- Bill Selby played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2003.
- Was Bill Selby a pitcher?
- No. Bill Selby was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bill Selby hit?
- Bill Selby hit 11 career home runs with 96 hits.
- What teams did Bill Selby play for?
- Bill Selby played for 3 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1996), the Cleveland Indians (2000, 2002–2003), and the Cincinnati Reds (2001).
- What were Bill Selby's career stats?
- In 198 games, Bill Selby had 96 hits, 11 home runs, 48 RBI, 45 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .223 batting average.
- How much did Bill Selby earn in his career?
- Bill Selby's recorded salaries total $325,000 over 1 season, in 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Selby's career ran from 1996 to 2003. No salary is recorded for 1996, 2000, 2001, and 2002.
- What was Bill Selby's salary?
- Bill Selby's recorded salary was $325,000 in 2003.
- What position did Bill Selby play?
- Bill Selby played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Selby and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Selby was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bill Selby hit each season?
- Bill Selby's home runs by season: 3 in 1996, 0 in 2000, 2 in 2001, 6 in 2002, and 0 in 2003. His most in one season was 6, in 2002.
- What was Bill Selby's career batting average?
- Bill Selby batted .223 over his career, with 96 hits in 431 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Selby have?
- Bill Selby drove in 48 runs in his career.
- Is Bill Selby in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Selby has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.