Willie Kirkland

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Willie Kirkland
Outfielder
Born: February 17, 1934 (1934-02-17) (age 74)
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 15, 1958
for the San Francisco Giants
Final game
September 26, 1966
for the Washington Senators
Career statistics
Batting average     .240
Home runs     148
RBI     509
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Willie Charles Kirkland (born February 17, 1934 in Siluria, Alabama) is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the San Francisco Giants (1958-1960), Cleveland Indians (1961-1963), Baltimore Orioles (1964[start]) and Washington Senators (1964[end]-1966). He batted left handed and threw right handed.

In a nine-season career, Kirkland posted a .240 batting average with 148 home runs and 509 RBI in 1149 games played.

[edit] Best seasons

  • 1960: Collected double digits in doubles (21), triples (10), home runs (21) and stolen bases (12)
  • 1961: Hit 27 home runs with 136 hits and 95 RBI in 146 games (all career-highs), including a three-homer game on July 9.

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