Bill Stein

Stein with the Seattle Mariners in 1977.

Infielder / Pinch hitter

Born: January 21, 1947 (age 70)
Battle Creek, Michigan

Batted: Right

Threw: Right

MLB debut

September 6, 1972, for the St. Louis Cardinals

Last MLB appearance

October 6, 1985, for the Texas Rangers

MLB statistics

.267

311

Teams

William Allen "Bill" Stein (born January 21, 1947) is an American retired professional baseball player and manager. His playing career spanned 17 seasons, 14 of which were spent in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the St. Louis Cardinals (1972–73), the Chicago White Sox (1974–76), the Seattle Mariners (1977–1980), and the Texas Rangers (1981–85). Over his career in the majors Stein batted .267 with 122 doubles, 18 triples, 44 home runs, and 311 runs batted in (RBIs) in 959 games played. Stein played numerous fielding positions over his major league career, including third base, second base, first base, left field, right field, and shortstop. He also spent significant time as a pinch hitter.

Stein was born on January 21, 1947, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Stein attended Brevard Community College when he was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles during the 33^rd round of the 1968 Major League Baseball draft. Stein did not sign with the Orioles. He began attending Southern Illinois University in 1969. As a member of the school's baseball team, he batted .396 and was named an All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association. Stein was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth round of the 1969 Major League Baseball draft.