Willie Mays: Quick Facts
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Willie Mays 1931-2024 American Baseball Player
• Nov. 10, 2026, 11:45 AM ET (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Willie Mays is a MLB baseball player. He was born on May 6, 1931
Facts
| Also Known As | Willie Howard Mays |
|---|---|
| Born | May 6, 1931 • Alabama |
| Died | June 18, 2024 (aged 93) • Palo Alto • California |
| Awards And Honors | Presidential Medal of Freedom (2015) • Baseball Hall of Fame (1979) • Most Valuable Player (1965) • Most Valuable Player (1954) • World Series (1954) • All-Star Game MVP (x2) • Gold Glove (x12) • two-time MVP • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1979) • Rookie of the Year Award • 24x All-Star • 1x batting champion • 1 World Series championship |
| Height/Weight | 5 ft 10 inches, 170 lb (178 cm, 77 kg) |
| Batting Hand | right |
| Throwing Hand | right |
| Debut Date | May 25, 1951 |
| Last Game | September 9, 1973 |
| Jersey Number | 24 (1951-1972, New York Giants/San Francisco Giants) • 14 (1951-1951, New York Giants) • 24 (1972-1973, New York Mets) |
| Position | centerfielder |
| At Bats | 10,881 |
| Batting Average | 0.302 |
| Hits | 3,283 |
| Home Runs | 660 |
| On-Base Percentage | 0.384 |
| On-Base Plus Slugging | 0.941 |
| Runs | 2,062 |
| Runs Batted In | 1,903 |
| Slugging Percentage | 0.557 |
| Stolen Bases | 338 |
Top Questions
How many hits did Willie Mays have?
Willie Mays had 3,283 hits in his career.
Where was Willie Mays born?
Willie Mays was born in Westfield, Alabama, United States.
What position did Willie Mays play?
Willie Mays played centerfielder.
How tall was Willie Mays?
Willie Mays was 5 ft 10 inches, 170 lb (178 cm, 77 kg).
What was Willie Mays's batting average?
Willie Mays had a career batting average of 0.302.
How many home runs did Willie Mays hit?
Willie Mays hit 660 home runs during his career.
When was Willie Mays born?
Willie Mays was born on May 6, 1931.
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