Bill White, baseball player, 202 home runs, 1956-1969

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1476
Left Field 100
Center Field 35
Right Field 21

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