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Billy Gardner

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1954-1963 (1954-1963)
Proper Name
William Frederick Gardner
Nickname
Shotgun
Positions
2B (839) ... SS (108) ... 3B (92)
Positions
2B - SS - 3B
Height / Weight
6-0 / 180
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
July 19,1927
Death Date
January 3,2024   Age:  96.168
MLB Debut
April 22,1954
MLBAM ID
114616
Retrosheet#
gardb101
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career35443568414127119.237.619

[Player Notes]

Father of Billy Gardner[1961] World Series Champion with New York Yankees

Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1954New York GiantsNLMLBNY115263B6210810235017016191000131115617.213.261.287.548.120.074.2505.2216.523.17108.00
1955New York GiantsNLMLBNY11527SS59187263810131700131924102592071424.203.261.316.577.182.113.2116.289.181.4662.33
1956Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL9282B1445155311916211505529537811151725602990.231.281.334.615.159.103.2395.189.461.8346.82
1957Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL9292B154644791693636551075367811221322971845124.262.325.356.681.180.094.2847.389.331.26107.33
1958Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL9302B151560321262823332334533644111676073393.225.271.298.569.132.073.2425.608.731.56186.67
1959Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL9312B14040134871326272138611839121224512166.217.284.304.588.185.087.2408.4313.531.6166.83
1960Washington Senators IALMLBWS19322B1455927115226595604437667101321564940112.257.313.363.676.172.106.2816.6311.711.7765.78
1961Minnesota TwinsALMLBMIN9332B4515413369011100101407017481711026.234.280.312.592.143.078.2525.858.191.40154.00
1961New York YankeesALMLBNYA12333B419911215012006183100429109615.212.278.293.571.141.081.2505.5016.513.0099.00
1962New York YankeesALMLBNYA12343B-2B411000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
1962Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS10,24342B5319922549201201103912004672121143.271.310.337.647.111.066.3384.7218.403.900.00
1963Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS15352B3684416210100419100112089313.190.236.238.474.095.048.2464.4921.354.750.00
1954MLBTotal--NY1------6210810235017016191000131115617.213.261.287.548.120.074.2505.2216.523.17108.00NL1954
1955MLBTotal--NY1------59187263810131700131924102592071424.203.261.316.577.182.112.2116.289.181.4662.33NL1955
1956MLBTotal--BAL------1445155311916211505529537811151725602990.231.281.334.615.159.103.2395.189.461.8346.82AL1956
1957MLBTotal--BAL------154644791693636551075367811221322971845124.262.325.356.681.180.093.2847.389.331.26107.33AL1957
1958MLBTotal--BAL------151560321262823332334533644111676073393.225.271.298.569.132.073.2425.608.731.56186.67AL1958
1959MLBTotal--BAL------14040134871326272138611839121224512166.217.284.304.589.185.087.2408.4313.531.6166.83AL1959
1960MLBTotal--WS1------1455927115226595604437667101321564940112.257.313.363.676.172.106.2816.6311.711.7765.78AL1960
1961MLBTotal--NYA,MIN------862532457140213001632380111772801641.225.279.304.584.142.079.2515.7111.432.00126.50AL1961
1962MLBTotal--BOS,NYA------5720023549201201104012004672131143.270.308.335.643.110.065.3384.6918.784.00AL1962
1963MLBTotal--BOS------3684416210100419100112089313.190.236.238.474.095.048.2464.4921.354.75AL1963
Tot:MLB (10 yrs)MLB1034354435684115918412711922246439335412188311593889218623.237.292.327.619.158.090.2606.3311.291.7886.44
Tot:NL (2 yrs)NL121295366115142401193834103903222041.207.261.305.566.159.098.2245.9011.802.0073.75
Tot:AL (8 yrs)AL913324932078014417372471921227401305011188010693567198582.240.295.329.624.158.089.2636.3611.241.7787.81

Other Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1961New York YankeesWorld SeriesPlayoffs33110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
Tot:Playoffs (1 Yrs)Playoffs110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1954New York GiantsNLMLB263B30-204.2185612757400.9872.50.363.2419.548.42
1954New York GiantsNLMLB262B13-62.0171711353400.9712.60.554.958.421.02
1954New York GiantsNLMLB26SS5-24.079011616001.0003.20.676.033.28.12
1955New York GiantsNLMLB27SS38-333.065122122819918700.9404.90.565.0424.764.42
1955New York GiantsNLMLB273B10-51.0713012020001.0002.00.393.516.516.93
1955New York GiantsNLMLB272B4-22.044109800.8892.00.363.242.66.86
1956Baltimore OriolesALMLB282B132-1058.2274331167662160500.9744.60.575.1385.791.71
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1954New York GiantsNLMLBNY12697571-62Leo DurocherWon World Series (Indians)
1955New York GiantsNLMLBNY12780743-59Leo Durocherdnq
1956Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2869856-144Paul Richardsdnq
1957Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2976765-154Paul Richardsdnq
1958Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL3074796-151Paul Richardsdnq
1959Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL3174806-140Paul Richardsdnq
1960Washington Senators IALMLBWS13273815-145Cookie Lavagettodnq
1961Minnesota TwinsALMLBMIN3370907-45Sam Mele, Cookie Lavagettodnq
1961New York YankeesALMLBNYA33109531-41Ralph HoukWon World Series (Reds)
1962Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS3476848-53Pinky Higginsdnq
1962New York YankeesALMLBNYA3496661-4Ralph HoukWon World Series (Giants)
1963Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS3576857-36Johnny Peskydnq
12 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1965Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSThird Base Coach62100.383940.0dnq
1966Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSThird Base Coach7290.444926.0dnq
1976OmahaAmerAAAMinorKCAManager7858.57410.0Lost in Finals
1977Montreal ExposNLMLBMLBMONFirst Base Coach7587.463526.0dnq
1978Montreal ExposNLMLBMLBMONFirst Base Coach7686.469414.0dnq
1979MemphisSouAAMinorMONManager8262.56921.0Lost in Semi-Finals
1980DenverAmerAAAMinorMONManager9244.67610.0Lost in Finals
1981Minnesota TwinsALMLBMLBMINManager4168.37600.0dnq
1981Minnesota TwinsALMLBMLBMINFirst Base Coach4168.37600.0dnq
1982Minnesota TwinsALMLBMLBMINManager60102.370733.0dnq
1983Minnesota TwinsALMLBMLBMINManager7092.432629.0dnq
1984Minnesota TwinsALMLBMLBMINManager8181.50033.0dnq
1985Minnesota TwinsALMLBMLBMINManager7785.475414.0dnq
1987Kansas City RoyalsALMLBMLBKCAManager8379.51222.0dnq
14 record(s)

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1963-10-02Released by Red SoxNoHist
1962-06-12Traded from New York Yankees to Boston Red Sox for Tom UmphlettBoston Red SoxNoHist
1961-06-14Traded from Minnesota Twins to New York Yankees for Danny McDevittNew York YankeesNoHist
1960-04-03Traded from Baltimore Orioles to Washington Senators I for Clint Courtney and Ron SamfordWashington Senators INoHist
1956-04-21Sold by New York Giants to Baltimore Orioles for $20,000Baltimore OriolesNoHist
1945-01-01Signed as amateur free agentNew York GiantsNoHist
6 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
46
Power
44
Contact
61
XBH
49
RBIs
32
Runs
44
Hitting
47
Durability
67
Team
.516

[Career Highlights]

[1954]  Played for New York Giants (MLB)
[1955]  Played for New York Giants (MLB)
[1956]  Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Hit By Pitch, Sacrifice Hits
[1957]  Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB) ... Finished 12nd in AL-MVP voting with 22 points ... Led AL in Plate Appearances, At Bats, Doubles ... Finished top 10 in AL in Games Played, Hits, Stolen Bases, Caught Stealings, Hit By Pitch, Sacrifice Hits
[1958]  Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Games Played, At Bats, Doubles
[1959]  Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Intentional Walks
[1960]  Played for Washington Senators I (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Plate Appearances, At Bats
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