From SABR Encyclopedia
William Samuel Batty Jr.
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 5' 11"
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Weight:
| 160
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Born:
| 1934-11-6 at Philadelphia, PA (US)
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Died:
| 2007-3-25
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Bill Batty was a professional player.
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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).