Bill White
Born: 1/28/1934 in Lakewood, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1956-05-07 | Final Game: 1969-09-24
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: William DeKova White
Biography
Bill White was born in 1934 and enjoyed a prolific career in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1969. As a position player, he was known for his exceptional batting skills, finishing his career with a .286 batting average over 1,673 games. White recorded 1,706 hits, including 202 home runs and 870 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 103 stolen bases. His ability to contribute both as a power hitter and a consistent contact player made him a valuable asset to any team he played for.
A recognized talent, White earned eight All-Star selections during his career, solidifying his status among the elite players of his era. He played during a transformative period in baseball history, which saw the evolution of the game and the integration of players from diverse backgrounds. White's performance on the field helped pave the way for future generations, and he remains a significant figure in baseball history, not only for his achievements but also for his contributions to the sport after his playing days concluded.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1673 | 5972 | 843 | 1706 | 278 | 65 | 202 | 870 | 103 | 596 | 927 | 0.286 | 0.351 | 0.455 | 0.806 | 18147.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | NY1 | NL | 138 | 508 | 63 | 130 | 23 | 7 | 22 | 59 | 15 | 47 | 72 | 0.256 | 576.5 |
| 1958 | SFG | NL | 26 | 29 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 0.241 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | STL | NL | 138 | 517 | 77 | 156 | 33 | 9 | 12 | 72 | 15 | 34 | 61 | 0.302 | 1224.8 |
| 1960 | STL | NL | 144 | 554 | 81 | 157 | 27 | 10 | 16 | 79 | 12 | 42 | 83 | 0.283 | 1057.6 |
| 1961 | STL | NL | 153 | 591 | 89 | 169 | 28 | 11 | 20 | 90 | 8 | 64 | 84 | 0.286 | 1565.8 |
| 1962 | STL | NL | 159 | 614 | 93 | 199 | 31 | 3 | 20 | 102 | 9 | 58 | 69 | 0.324 | 2696.5 |
| 1963 | STL | NL | 162 | 658 | 106 | 200 | 26 | 8 | 27 | 109 | 10 | 59 | 100 | 0.304 | 3164.1 |
| 1964 | STL | NL | 160 | 631 | 92 | 191 | 37 | 4 | 21 | 102 | 7 | 52 | 103 | 0.303 | 2414.7 |
| 1965 | STL | NL | 148 | 543 | 82 | 157 | 26 | 3 | 24 | 73 | 3 | 63 | 86 | 0.289 | 2543.7 |
| 1966 | PHI | NL | 159 | 577 | 85 | 159 | 23 | 6 | 22 | 103 | 16 | 68 | 109 | 0.276 | 2013.8 |
| 1967 | PHI | NL | 110 | 308 | 29 | 77 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 33 | 6 | 52 | 61 | 0.250 | 667.9 |
| 1968 | PHI | NL | 127 | 385 | 34 | 92 | 16 | 2 | 9 | 40 | 0 | 39 | 79 | 0.239 | 342.4 |
| 1969 | STL | NL | 49 | 57 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 0.211 | -120.3 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 27 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0.111 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | WS | SLN | 7 | 27 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0.111 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1477 | 1385 | 12735 | 960 | 105 | 1157 |
| OF | 152 | 145 | 280 | 6 | 10 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | NY1 | 1B | 138 | 138 | 1256 | 111 | 15 | 106 |
| 1956 | NY1 | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | SFN | 1B | 3 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1958 | SFN | OF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | SLN | 1B | 71 | 40 | 404 | 25 | 2 | 32 |
| 1959 | SLN | OF | 92 | 90 | 175 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 1960 | SLN | 1B | 123 | 112 | 994 | 65 | 11 | 109 |
| 1960 | SLN | OF | 29 | 28 | 64 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | SLN | 1B | 151 | 149 | 1373 | 104 | 17 | 125 |
| 1962 | SLN | 1B | 146 | 132 | 1221 | 94 | 9 | 114 |
| 1962 | SLN | OF | 27 | 25 | 39 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1963 | SLN | 1B | 162 | 162 | 1389 | 105 | 13 | 126 |
| 1964 | SLN | 1B | 160 | 159 | 1513 | 101 | 6 | 125 |
| 1965 | SLN | 1B | 144 | 141 | 1308 | 109 | 11 | 114 |
| 1966 | PHI | 1B | 158 | 150 | 1422 | 109 | 9 | 118 |
| 1967 | PHI | 1B | 95 | 90 | 775 | 52 | 6 | 85 |
| 1968 | PHI | 1B | 111 | 103 | 982 | 77 | 6 | 94 |
| 1969 | SLN | 1B | 15 | 7 | 81 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1476 |
| Left Field | 100 |
| Center Field | 35 |
| Right Field | 21 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1965 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1964 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1964 | TSN All-Star | 1B |
| 1963 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1963 | TSN All-Star | 1B |
| 1962 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1961 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1960 | Gold Glove | 1B |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiram College | Hiram | OH | 1952 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 23th | 3.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1964 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 3rd | 106.0 | 280 | 2 |
| 1963 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 7th | 56.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1962 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 13th | 10.0 | 280 | 0 |