Ted Williams, baseball player, 521 home runs, 1939-1960

Ted Williams

⭐ Hall of Fame 1966

Born: 8/30/1918 in San Diego, CA, USA

Died: 7/5/2002 in Inverness, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-04-20 | Final Game: 1960-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Theodore Samuel Williams

Biography

Ted Williams, born in 1918, was one of the most iconic figures in baseball history, renowned for his exceptional hitting ability and keen understanding of the game. He played his entire career from 1939 to 1960, amassing an impressive total of 2,292 games. Throughout his tenure, Williams recorded 2,654 hits, 521 home runs, and 1,839 RBIs, culminating in a remarkable career batting average of .344. His prowess at the plate established him as a dominant force in Major League Baseball, and he was selected as an All-Star 19 times, underscoring his consistent excellence and popularity among fans. Williams' career was marked by his commitment to the sport, as well as his time serving in the military during World War II, which interrupted his playing career. He was known for his disciplined batting approach and powerful swing, earning the nickname "The Splendid Splinter." His legacy was further cemented when he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966, reflecting his status as one of the greatest hitters of all time. Ted Williams remains a symbol of the golden age of baseball, celebrated for both his on-field achievements and his profound impact on the game.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
5.0 4.0 2.0 3.0 1.0 0 1.0 4.0 1.0 0 0 0.750 0.800 1.750 2.550

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2292 7706 1798 2654 525 71 521 1839 24 2021 709 0.344 0.482 0.634 1.116 96026.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 1 0 0 1 4.50 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 25 2 5 0 0 0 1 5 5 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1946 WS BOS 7 25 2 5 0 0 0 1 5 5 0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2151 717 4158 140 113 30
P 1 0 0 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Left Field 1982
Right Field 169

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1960 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 25.0 336 0
1959 Most Valuable Player AL 26th 2.0 336 0
1958 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 89.0 336 0
1957 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 209.0 336 5
1956 Most Valuable Player AL 6th 70.0 336 0
1955 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 143.0 336 1
1954 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 65.0 336 0
1953 Most Valuable Player AL 26th 1.0 336 0
1951 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 35.0 336 0
1950 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 7.0 336 0
1949 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 272.0 336 13
1948 Most Valuable Player AL 3rd 171.0 336 0
1947 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 201.0 336 3
1946 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 224.0 336 9
1942 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 249.0 336 9
1941 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 254.0 336 8
1940 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 16.0 336 0
1939 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 126.0 336 0