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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | CHW | AL | 11 | 33 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CHW | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CHW | AL | 13 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CHW | AL | 61 | 167 | 14 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 16 | 34 | 0.156 | -734.2 |
| 1969 | LAA | AL | 133 | 349 | 33 | 91 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 5 | 35 | 40 | 0.261 | -248.0 |
| 1970 | LAA | AL | 80 | 181 | 21 | 44 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 2 | 23 | 18 | 0.243 | -168.3 |
| 1971 | ATL | AL | 97 | 275 | 31 | 69 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 30 | 2 | 24 | 45 | 0.251 | 45.7 |
| 1972 | ATL | AL | 27 | 36 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | OAK | AL | 40 | 97 | 10 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | STL | NL | 11 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | CHA | OF | 10 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | CHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | CHA | OF | 11 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | CHA | OF | 55 | 41 | 73 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| 1969 | CAL | 1B | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969 | CAL | OF | 111 | 85 | 175 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| 1970 | CAL | OF | 55 | 45 | 86 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | ML4 | OF | 79 | 68 | 151 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | ML4 | OF | 11 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | OAK | OF | 34 | 24 | 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | SLN | OF | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |