47. Billy Goodman
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: March 22, 1926 in Concord, NC USA
- Weight: 165 lbs.
- Height: 5'11"
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
- Debut: April 19, 1947
- Final Game: September 30, 1962
| AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11288 | 1614 | 3382 | 38 | 1182 | 74 | 0.300 |
Billy Goodman was one of the most versatile defensive players of the 1950s, as he would play multiple positions in the infield and the outfield and did them all well. While many defensive gems struggled with the bat, Goodman, who did not have much power, did bat for a decent average. Goodman batted .306 with the Red Sox in 1,177 Games, and he won the American League Batting Title in 1950 with .354 and was second in MVP voting. On four other occasions, he was in the top ten in Batting Average, and he was also in the top ten in On Base Percentage four times.
The Bullet Points
- Position: First Base, Second Base, Third Base, Outfield
- Acquired: Purchased from Atlanta (Southern Association) for $75,000 before the 1947 Season.
- Departed: Traded to the Baltimore Orioles with Tito Francona for Mike Fornieles 6/14/57.
- Games Played: 1177
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Notable Statistics: 688 Runs
1,344 Hits
248 Doubles
34 Triples
14 Home Runs
464 Runs Batted In
33 Stolen Bases
.306/.386/.387 Slash Line
21.9 bWAR
No Playoff Games -
Major Accolades and Awards:
All-Star (1949 & 1953)
Highest Batting Average (1950)
Highest Range Factor per Game by a First Baseman (1948)
Highest Fielding Percentage by a First Baseman (1949)
Highest Range Factor per Game by a Second Baseman (1952)
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