Billy McCool

William John McCool

• Bats Right, Throws Left
• Height 6' 2", Weight 203 lb.
• High School Lawrenceburg (IN) High School
• Debut April 24, 1964
• Final Game July 8, 1970
• Born July 14, 1944 in Batesville, IN USA
• Died June 8, 2014 in Summerfield, FL USA

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Biographical Information

Billy McCool won the The Sporting News Rookie of the Year Award as the top rookie pitcher in the National League in 1964. At age 19, he went 6-5 with a 2.42 ERA and 7 saves in 40 games for the Cincinnati Reds that season.

Notable Achievements

• 1964 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
• NL All-Star (1966)

Related Sites

• Billy McCool at the SABR Bio Project