Bill Batty
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Bill Batty | |
William Samuel Batty Jr. | |
Bat/Throw: | R/R |
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Height: | 5' 11" |
Weight: | 160 |
Born: | 1934-11-6 at Philadelphia, PA (US) |
Died: | 2007-3-25 |
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Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1954.
- Self-identified as being of English-French ancestry.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953.
- Played baseball, football and basketball in high school.
Achievements
- Led the 1953 Florida State League third basemen in fielding average with .934.
- Led the 1953 Florida State League in sacrifice hits with 23.
- Made five hits in a game on three occasions in the 1953 Florida State League.
Outside of baseball
- Is an assembler during the off-season.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first professional contract by Joe Sugden of the Saint Louis Cardinals.
Sources
- 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 187-28-9789).