Bill Hands
Career Overview

Players Baseball Bill Hands

Bill Hands, known for his steady presence on the mound, played Major League Baseball primarily as a pitcher. Born on May 6, 1940, in Hackensack, New Jersey, Hands began his professional baseball journey when he was signed by the San Francisco Giants as an amateur free agent in 1959. His early years in the minor leagues were marked

Bill Hands, known for his steady presence on the mound, played Major League Baseball primarily as a pitcher. Born on May 6, 1940, in Hackensack, New Jersey, Hands began his professional baseball journey when he was signed by the San Francisco Giants as an amateur free agent in 1959. His early years in the minor leagues were marked

Career Pitching Stats

NL 1965-1975

Win-Loss

111–110

ERA

3.35

Strikeouts

1,128

WHIP

1.223

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Skills Scorecard

Control

A-

Velocity

C+

Stamina

B-

Command

B

Range

A-

Fielding

C

Career Timeline

1965

San Francisco Giants (NL)

Player

1966-1972

Chicago Cubs (NL)

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1973-1974

Minnesota Twins (AL)

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1974-1975

Texas Rangers (AL)

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Personal Profile

Born May 6th, 1940

Died Mar 9th, 2017

Bats / Throws Right / Right

Height / Weight 6' 2" 185 lbs

Position SP · RP

Uniform #s 32 · 49 · 27 · 17 · 34

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