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
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 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 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | BOS | AL | 149 | 565 | 131 | 185 | 44 | 11 | 31 | 145 | 2 | 107 | 64 | 0.327 | 5102.8 |
| 1940 | BOS | AL | 144 | 561 | 134 | 193 | 43 | 14 | 23 | 113 | 4 | 96 | 54 | 0.344 | 5135.5 |
| 1941 | BOS | AL | 143 | 456 | 135 | 185 | 33 | 3 | 37 | 120 | 2 | 147 | 27 | 0.406 | 8614.6 |
| 1942 | BOS | AL | 150 | 522 | 141 | 186 | 34 | 5 | 36 | 137 | 3 | 145 | 51 | 0.356 | 8040.2 |
| 1946 | BOS | AL | 150 | 514 | 142 | 176 | 37 | 8 | 38 | 123 | 0 | 156 | 44 | 0.342 | 7949.5 |
| 1947 | BOS | AL | 156 | 528 | 125 | 181 | 40 | 9 | 32 | 114 | 0 | 162 | 47 | 0.343 | 7345.2 |
| 1948 | BOS | AL | 137 | 509 | 124 | 188 | 44 | 3 | 25 | 127 | 4 | 126 | 41 | 0.369 | 6219.1 |
| 1949 | BOS | AL | 155 | 566 | 150 | 194 | 39 | 3 | 43 | 159 | 1 | 162 | 48 | 0.343 | 7558.5 |
| 1950 | BOS | AL | 89 | 334 | 82 | 106 | 24 | 1 | 28 | 97 | 3 | 82 | 21 | 0.317 | 3261.8 |
| 1951 | BOS | AL | 148 | 531 | 109 | 169 | 28 | 4 | 30 | 126 | 1 | 144 | 45 | 0.318 | 5247.0 |
| 1952 | BOS | AL | 6 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | BOS | AL | 37 | 91 | 17 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 34 | 0 | 19 | 10 | 0.407 | 1496.8 |
| 1954 | BOS | AL | 117 | 386 | 93 | 133 | 23 | 1 | 29 | 89 | 0 | 136 | 32 | 0.345 | 5416.6 |
| 1955 | BOS | AL | 98 | 320 | 77 | 114 | 21 | 3 | 28 | 83 | 2 | 91 | 24 | 0.356 | 4449.0 |
| 1956 | BOS | AL | 136 | 400 | 71 | 138 | 28 | 2 | 24 | 82 | 0 | 102 | 39 | 0.345 | 4547.9 |
| 1957 | BOS | AL | 132 | 420 | 96 | 163 | 28 | 1 | 38 | 87 | 0 | 119 | 43 | 0.388 | 7182.5 |
| 1958 | BOS | AL | 129 | 411 | 81 | 135 | 23 | 2 | 26 | 85 | 1 | 98 | 49 | 0.328 | 4201.9 |
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 103 | 272 | 32 | 69 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 43 | 0 | 52 | 27 | 0.254 | 688.5 |
| 1960 | BOS | AL | 113 | 310 | 56 | 98 | 15 | 0 | 29 | 72 | 1 | 75 | 41 | 0.316 | 3568.6 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | BOS | OF | 149 | 0 | 318 | 11 | 19 | 3 |
| 1940 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | BOS | OF | 143 | 0 | 302 | 13 | 13 | 2 |
| 1941 | BOS | OF | 133 | 0 | 262 | 11 | 11 | 2 |
| 1942 | BOS | OF | 150 | 0 | 312 | 15 | 4 | 4 |
| 1946 | BOS | OF | 150 | 0 | 325 | 7 | 10 | 2 |
| 1947 | BOS | OF | 156 | 0 | 347 | 10 | 9 | 2 |
| 1948 | BOS | OF | 134 | 0 | 289 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| 1949 | BOS | OF | 155 | 0 | 337 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| 1950 | BOS | OF | 86 | 0 | 165 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| 1951 | BOS | OF | 147 | 0 | 315 | 12 | 4 | 6 |
| 1952 | BOS | OF | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953 | BOS | OF | 26 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | BOS | OF | 115 | 113 | 213 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1955 | BOS | OF | 93 | 93 | 170 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | BOS | OF | 110 | 110 | 174 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| 1957 | BOS | OF | 125 | 125 | 215 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | BOS | OF | 114 | 114 | 154 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 1959 | BOS | OF | 76 | 75 | 94 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1960 | BOS | OF | 87 | 87 | 131 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 1982 |
| Right Field | 169 |
Awards & Honors
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 |