Bill Voss, baseball player, 1965-1972

Bill Voss

Born: 10/31/1943 in Glendale, CA, USA

Died: 12/28/2023 in Cornville, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-14 | Final Game: 1972-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Edward Voss

Biography

Bill Voss was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1965 until 1972. Born in 1943, Voss made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in the game. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 475 games, accumulating 267 hits, 19 home runs, and 127 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .227. Voss also showcased his speed on the bases, recording 15 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Voss played for several teams during his career, including the Chicago White Sox and the California Angels, contributing to the evolving dynamics of the game during the late 1960s and early 1970s. His ability to blend power and speed, though not prolific in terms of batting average, provided teams with versatility and depth. Voss's career reflects the challenges and changes of the era, as players navigated the evolving strategies and styles of play that would eventually shape modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
475 1177 119 267 29 10 19 127 15 117 167 0.227 0.298 0.317 0.615 -1201.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 1 12 0 0 1
OF 369 284 588 27 9 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Left Field 23
Center Field 37
Right Field 327

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Orange Coast College Costa Mesa CA 1962, 1963