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Bill Salkeld
Positions: Catcher and Pinch Hitter
Bats: Left • Throws: Right
5-10, 190lb (178cm, 86kg)
Born: March 8, 1917 in Pocatello, ID us
Died: April 22, 1967 in Los Angeles, CA
Buried: Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA
Debut:
April 18, 1945
(Age 28-041d,
9,903rd in major league history)
vs. CIN 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
April 21, 1950
(Age 33-044d)
vs. DET 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1945 season
Full Name: William Franklin Salkeld
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Relatives: Grandfather of Roger Salkeld
SUMMARY
Career
WAR
7.8
AB
850
H
232
HR
31
BA
.273
R
111
RBI
132
SB
6
OBP
.402
SLG
.433
OPS
.835
OPS+
128
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1950 Fielding Game Log (as C)