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Bill North

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1971-1981 (1971-1981)
Proper Name
William Alex North
Positions
OF (1066) ... CF (723) ... DH (24) ... RF (7) ... LF (5)
Positions
OF - CF - DH - RF - LF
Height / Weight
5-11 / 185
Bats / Throws
Both / Right
Birthdate
May 15,1948
High School
Garfield (Seattle,WA)
Colleges
Central Washington University (Ellensburg,WA)
Drafted/Signed
1969-12-280-Chicago Cubs
Contract Info
1979-1979 ($0m)
MLBAM ID
119845
Retrosheet#
nortb101
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career3900640101620230395.261.688

[Player Notes]

[1974] World Series Champion with Oakland Athletics

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1971Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2523OF81636000011461001062106.375.524.375.899.250.000.60019.0528.571.500.00
1972Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2524OF66127222323046013331101231142518.181.262.244.506.213.063.2459.1523.242.540.00
1973Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK425OF14655498158105534532078893705719364220138.285.376.348.724.264.063.33312.1513.861.14110.80
1974Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK426OF149543791412054335426698651121918363029112.260.347.337.684.256.077.30110.9513.651.25135.75
1975Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK1627OF140524741431751433012818041323817362423120.273.373.330.703.246.057.31912.9812.820.99524.00
1976Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK428OF15459091163205231752973952643819967527136.276.356.337.693.263.061.32410.8114.071.30295.00
1977Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK429OF5618432483319171332252502160223741.261.376.326.702.261.065.29714.3511.210.78184.00
1978Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK430OF245251140053291321121156547.212.344.288.632.269.076.27513.8520.001.440.00
1978Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN430OF1103045471100010278654825124813771061.234.371.266.637.309.032.27617.2412.730.740.00
1979San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3631OF1424608711915453058249684113351575612495.259.386.341.727.365.082.30517.1114.970.8892.00
1980San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3632OF1284157310412111945198178121541215001490.251.373.292.665.299.041.30616.2015.600.96415.00
1981San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3633OF4613122297011226826281300139161821.221.354.298.652.412.077.27516.1517.391.08131.00
1971MLBTotal--CHN------81636000011461001062106.375.524.375.899.250.000.60019.0528.571.50NL1971
1972MLBTotal--CHN------66127222323046013331101231142518.181.262.244.507.213.063.2459.1523.242.54NL1972
1973MLBTotal--OAK------14655498158105534532078893705719364220138.285.376.348.725.264.063.33312.1513.861.14110.80AL1973
1974MLBTotal--OAK------149543791412054335426698651121918363029112.260.347.337.684.256.077.30110.9513.651.25135.75AL1974
1975MLBTotal--OAK------140524741431751433012818041323817362423120.273.373.330.703.246.057.31912.9812.820.99524.00AL1975
1976MLBTotal--OAK------15459091163205231752973952643819967527136.276.356.337.693.263.061.32410.8114.071.30295.00AL1976
1977MLBTotal--OAK------5618432483319171332252502160223741.261.376.326.702.261.065.29714.3511.210.78184.00AL1977
1978MLBTotal--LAN,OAK------13435659821400153010746146245964421468.230.367.270.637.303.039.27616.7413.800.82NL1978
1979MLBTotal--SFN------1424608711915453058249684113351575612495.259.386.341.727.365.083.30517.1114.970.8892.00NL1979
1980MLBTotal--SFN------1284157310412111945198178121541215001490.251.373.292.665.299.041.30616.2015.600.96415.00NL1980
1981MLBTotal--SFN------4613122297011226826281300139161821.221.354.298.652.412.076.27516.1517.391.08131.00NL1981
Tot:MLB (11 yrs)MLB1169390064010161203120230395162627665255514285012584621171845.261.365.323.688.283.062.30813.5714.391.06195.00
Tot:NL (6 yrs)NL50014532613524687751636028527771251216435176261291.242.368.299.667.324.057.29416.1715.720.97207.57
Tot:AL (6 yrs)AL66924473796647423131552321023423881843916348232859110554.271.364.336.700.258.065.31711.9613.571.13188.23

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1974Oakland AthleticsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs2641631100010210000021810.063.167.125.292.250.062.06711.115.560.500.00
1974Oakland AthleticsWorld SeriesPlayoffs2651731000010250000011901.059.158.059.217.176.000.08310.5326.322.500.00
1975Oakland AthleticsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs2731000000100200000001200.000.167.000.167.200.000.00016.670.000.000.00
1978Los Angeles DodgersChampionship SeriesPlayoffs30480000000001000000800.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0012.500.000.00
1978Los Angeles DodgersWorld SeriesPlayoffs30482110021010000002910.125.222.250.472.375.125.12511.110.000.000.00
Tot:Playoffs (3 Yrs)Playoffs205983200330770000056621.051.152.085.236.203.034.05810.6110.611.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1971Chicago CubsNLMLB23OF6-45.0400044001.0000.70.090.813.775.09
1972Chicago CubsNLMLB24OF48-273.061331676400.9551.30.232.0731.072.74
1973Oakland AthleticsALMLB25OF138-1209.1429149545244300.9803.20.373.3385.294.52
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1971Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2383794-8Leo Durocherdnq
1972Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2485702-66Leo Durocher, Whitey Lockmandnq
1973Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK2594681-146Dick WilliamsWon World Series (Mets)
1974Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK2690721-149Alvin DarkWon World Series (Dodgers)
1975Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK2798641-140Alvin DarkLost ALCS (Red Sox)
1976Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK2887742-154Chuck Tannerdnq
1977Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK2963987-56Bobby Winkles, Jack McKeondnq
1978Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN3095671-110Tom LasordaLost World Series (Yankees)
1978Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK3069936-24Jack McKeon, Bobby Winklesdnq
1979San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3171914-142Joe Altobelli, Dave Bristoldnq
1980San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3275865-128Dave Bristoldnq
1981San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3356550-46Frank Robinsondnq
12 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1981-08-04Released by GiantsNoHist
1979-03-10Signed to 1-year contract for 1979-1979 ($0m) [Free Agent]San Francisco GiantsNoHist
1978-11-02Granted free agencyNoHist
1978-05-17Traded from Oakland Athletics to Los Angeles Dodgers for Glenn BurkeLos Angeles DodgersNoHist
1977-08-23Activated from Disabled ListOakland AthleticsNoHist
1977-06-27DL - Fractured index fingerOakland AthleticsNoInjury
1977-06-11Activated from Disabled ListOakland AthleticsNoHist
1977-05-18DL - UnknownOakland AthleticsNoInjury
1972-11-21Traded from Chicago Cubs to Oakland Athletics for Bob LockerOakland AthleticsNoHist
1969-06-18Signed out of draft (Central Washington)Chicago CubsNoHist
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Talent Ratings
Speed
97
Power
31
Contact
44
XBH
28
RBIs
18
Runs
74
Hitting
56
Durability
67
Team
.513

[Career Highlights]

[1969]  Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in Round #12 (#280) out of Central Washington
[1971]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB)
[1972]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB)
[1973]  Played for Oakland Athletics (MLB) ... Finished 29th in AL-MVP voting with 3 points ... Led AL in Caught Stealings ... Finished top 10 in AL in On Base Percentage, Runs, Stolen Bases, Walks, BAVG on Balls in Play, Walks Percentage
[1974]  Played for Oakland Athletics (MLB) ... Played in Championship Series for Oakland Athletics ... Played in World Series for Oakland Athletics ... Led AL in Stolen Bases, Caught Stealings ... Finished top 10 in AL in Sacrifice Hits ... World Series Champion with Oakland Athletics
[1975]  Played for Oakland Athletics (MLB) ... Played in Championship Series for Oakland Athletics ... Finished top 10 in AL in Stolen Bases, Sacrifice Hits
[1976]  Played for Oakland Athletics (MLB) ... Led AL in Stolen Bases, Caught Stealings ... Finished top 10 in AL in Runs, BAVG on Balls in Play
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