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Bill Salkeld

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1945-1950 (1945-1950)
Proper Name
William Franklin Salkeld
Positions
C (275)
Positions
C
Height / Weight
5-10 / 190
Bats / Throws
Left / Right
Birthdate
March 8,1917
Death Date
April 22,1967   Age:  50.045
MLB Debut
April 21,1950
MLBAM ID
121636
Retrosheet#
salkb101
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career850111232311326.273.835

[Player Notes]

Grandfather of Roger Salkeld[1945] Hit for the cycle on Aug 4

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1945Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT128C9526745831611552205016000081463173251.311.420.547.967.000.236.00015.775.050.3217.80
1946Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT129C6916018478031920391601001642001136.294.432.400.832.000.106.00019.508.000.4153.33
1947Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT1,230C476151320080068010021568211.213.284.246.530.000.033.0008.8211.761.330.00
1948Boston BravesNLMLBBSN1531C7819826488182810423719003822501731.242.378.414.792.000.172.00016.8014.800.8824.75
1949Boston BravesNLMLBBSN1532C6616117415052510442413005612091031.255.417.379.796.000.124.00021.0511.480.5532.20
1950Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA1533C130000000010000000400.000.250.000.250.333.000.00025.000.000.000.00
1945MLBTotal--PIT------9526745831611552205016000081463173251.311.420.547.966.431.236.28815.775.050.3217.80NL1945
1946MLBTotal--PIT------6916018478031920391601001642001136.294.432.400.832.363.106.31219.508.000.4153.33NL1946
1947MLBTotal--PIT------476151320080068010021568211.213.284.246.529.131.033.2458.8211.761.33NL1947
1948MLBTotal--BSN------7819826488182810423719003822501731.242.378.414.792.389.172.26116.8014.800.8824.75NL1948
1949MLBTotal--BSN------6616117415052510442413005612091031.255.417.379.796.404.124.27321.0511.480.5532.20NL1949
1950MLBTotal--CHA------130000000010000000400.000.250.000.250.333.000.00025.000.000.00AL1950
Tot:MLB (6 yrs)MLB35685011123239231132601821012140019368104872160.273.402.433.835.381.160.28017.379.640.5527.42
Tot:NL (5 yrs)NL35584711123239231132601811012140019368104472160.274.403.434.837.381.161.28117.349.670.5627.32
Tot:AL (1 yrs)AL130000000010000000400.000.250.000.250.333.000.00025.000.000.00

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1948Boston BravesWorld SeriesPlayoffs315922001100510000051411.222.500.5561.056.889.334.14335.717.140.207.14
Tot:Playoffs (1 Yrs)Playoffs5922001100510000051411.222.500.5561.056.889.333.14335.717.140.209.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1945Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLB28C86--279409832831900.9733.70.000.0055.890.52
1946Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLB29C51--176316321320700.9724.10.000.0033.173.92
1947Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLB30C15--29410343300.9712.20.000.009.731.93
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1945Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2882724-95Frankie Frischdnq
1946Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2963917-69Frankie Frisch, Virgil Davisdnq
1947Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT3062927-47Billy Herman, Bill Burwelldnq
1948Boston BravesNLMLBBSN3191621-78Billy SouthworthLost World Series (Indians)
1949Boston BravesNLMLBBSN3275794-66Billy Southworth, Johnny Cooneydnq
1950Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3360946-1Red Corriden, Jack Onslowdnq
6 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1949-09-26Sold by Boston Braves to Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxNoHist
1947-11-18Traded from Pittsburgh Pirates with Jim Russell and Al Lyons to Boston Braves for Johnny Hopp and Danny MurtaughBoston BravesNoHist
1944-09-14Sold by San Diego (PCL) to Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesNoHist
3 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
56
Power
73
Contact
55
XBH
62
RBIs
73
Runs
30
Hitting
64
Durability
39
Team
.469

[Career Highlights]

[1945]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Finished 24th in NL-MVP voting with 6 points ... Finished top 10 in NL in Home Runs ... Hit for the cycle on Aug 4
[1946]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)
[1947]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)
[1948]  Played for Boston Braves (MLB) ... Played in World Series for Boston Braves ... Finished top 10 in NL in Sacrifice Hits
[1949]  Played for Boston Braves (MLB)
[1950]  Played for Chicago White Sox (MLB)
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