Splits are prorated to 162 games when based on full-game data and 650 PAs when not.
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Home or Away
First or Second Half
- Determined by All-Star Break
Position: Centerfielder
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
5-10, 170lb (178cm, 77kg)
Born: May 6, 1931 in Westfield, AL us
Died: June 18, 2024 in Palo Alto, CA
High School: Fairfield Industrial HS (Fairfield, AL)
Debut: 1948 (10,376th in major league history)
AL/NL Debut:
May 25, 1951
(Age 20-019d)
vs. PHI 5 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 9, 1973
(Age 42-126d)
vs. MON 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1979.
(Voted by BBWAA on 409/432 ballots)
View Willie Mays's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1951 season
Full Name: Willie Howard Mays
Nicknames: Say Hey Kid
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Career
156.2
10924
3293
660
.301
2068
1909
339
.384
.557
.940
155
Splits are prorated to 162 games when based on full-game data and 650 PAs when not.
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Season Totals