Billy Sorrell
Born: 10/14/1940 in Morehead, KY, USA
Died: 7/22/2008 in Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1965-09-02 | Final Game: 1970-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Billy Lee Sorrell
Biography
Billy Sorrell, born in 1940, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1965 to 1970. Primarily serving as a position player, Sorrell made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time marked by the transition from the early days of the game's post-war expansion into a more competitive and athletic era. Over the course of his career, he played in 85 games, showcasing his skills with a batting average of .267, which reflected his ability to make consistent contact at the plate.
Sorrell recorded 44 hits, including five home runs, and drove in 17 runs, demonstrating his potential as a contributor to his team's offense. He also added a stolen base to his career totals, reflecting a versatility that allowed him to impact the game in multiple ways. While his career may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Sorrell's presence during the late 1960s placed him in the heart of a pivotal time in baseball history, characterized by both the emergence of new talent and the ongoing evolution of playing styles.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 165 | 15 | 44 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 0.267 | 0.328 | 0.376 | 0.704 | -71.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | PHI | NL | 10 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.385 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | SFG | NL | 18 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | KCR | AL | 57 | 135 | 12 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 0.267 | -71.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 30 | 27 | 17 | 45 | 9 | 3 |
| OF | 9 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | SFN | OF | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | KCA | 1B | 3 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | KCA | 3B | 29 | 26 | 17 | 45 | 9 | 3 |
| 1970 | KCA | OF | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 30 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 2 |