Bill Sudakis
Born: 3/27/1946 in Joliet, IL, USA
Died: 9/15/2021 in Palm Springs, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1968-09-03 | Final Game: 1975-08-07
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: William Paul Sudakis
Biography
Bill Sudakis was an American professional baseball player, born in 1946, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1975. Over his career, he appeared in 530 games, showcasing a blend of power and versatility that marked his time in the league. Sudakis recorded a total of 362 hits, including 59 home runs and 214 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .234. He also contributed on the base paths with 9 stolen bases, demonstrating a degree of speed and agility that complemented his offensive skills.
Sudakis made his debut during a transformative era in baseball, the late 1960s and early 1970s, when the game was evolving with new strategies and player dynamics. His career spanned across multiple teams, where he was known for his solid defensive capabilities and the ability to provide a spark in the lineup. Although his statistics may not reflect the peak power numbers seen in later decades, Sudakis's contributions to his teams were significant during his tenure, and he remains a notable figure in the history of baseball for his role in this transitional period of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530 | 1548 | 177 | 362 | 56 | 7 | 59 | 214 | 9 | 172 | 313 | 0.234 | 0.311 | 0.393 | 0.704 | 332.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | LAD | NL | 24 | 87 | 11 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 0.276 | 470.3 |
| 1969 | LAD | NL | 132 | 462 | 50 | 108 | 17 | 5 | 14 | 53 | 3 | 40 | 94 | 0.234 | -278.3 |
| 1970 | LAD | NL | 94 | 269 | 37 | 71 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 44 | 4 | 35 | 46 | 0.264 | 735.0 |
| 1971 | LAD | NL | 41 | 83 | 10 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 22 | 0.193 | -62.2 |
| 1972 | NYN | NL | 18 | 49 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0.143 | -241.5 |
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 82 | 235 | 32 | 60 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 43 | 0 | 23 | 53 | 0.255 | 594.4 |
| 1974 | NYY | AL | 89 | 259 | 26 | 60 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 39 | 0 | 25 | 48 | 0.232 | -408.8 |
| 1975 | LAA | AL | 30 | 58 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 15 | 0.121 | -290.6 |
| 1975 | CLE | AL | 20 | 46 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.196 | -290.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 80 | 68 | 579 | 49 | 6 | 63 |
| 3B | 217 | 199 | 185 | 469 | 40 | 39 |
| C | 83 | 60 | 340 | 30 | 4 | 2 |
| OF | 6 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | LAN | 3B | 24 | 24 | 25 | 57 | 4 | 3 |
| 1969 | LAN | 3B | 121 | 118 | 98 | 272 | 21 | 26 |
| 1970 | LAN | C | 38 | 31 | 161 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| 1970 | LAN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | LAN | 3B | 37 | 30 | 27 | 85 | 11 | 8 |
| 1970 | LAN | OF | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | LAN | C | 19 | 17 | 85 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | LAN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | LAN | 3B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | LAN | OF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | NYN | C | 5 | 5 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | NYN | 1B | 7 | 7 | 51 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| 1973 | TEX | C | 9 | 5 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | TEX | 1B | 24 | 21 | 156 | 14 | 1 | 19 |
| 1973 | TEX | 3B | 29 | 24 | 32 | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| 1973 | TEX | OF | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | NYA | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | NYA | 1B | 33 | 28 | 277 | 23 | 3 | 31 |
| 1974 | NYA | 3B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | CAL | C | 5 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | CAL | 1B | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | CLE | C | 6 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | CLE | 1B | 12 | 10 | 75 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 83 |
| First Base | 81 |
| Third Base | 217 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 61 |