“Having Willie Stargell on your ball club is like having a diamond ring on your finger.” – Chuck Tanner
Willie Stargell was a feared power hitter and a leader on the field and in the clubhouse during his 21 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Willie Stargell
Left Fielder
Class of
1988
Willie Stargell
Left Fielder
Class of
1988
Willie Stargell was a feared power hitter and a leader on the field and in the clubhouse during his 21 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Birth year
About Willie Stargell
The Basics
Birth Year
1940
Died
2001, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
Career at a Glance
Played For
Pittsburgh Pirates, 1962-1982
Career MLB Stats
Games
2,360
At bats
7,927
Hits
2,232
Walks
937
Runs
1,194
Doubles
423
Triples
55
Home Runs
475
RBI
1,540
Stolen Bases
17
Batting Average
.282
Ops
.889
On Base %
.360
Slugging %
.529
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