QUIRKS
Advanced Data
Overall Ratings
Below you can see Willie Mays in-game overall as well as his True Overall Ratings at each position.
OVERALL95
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First Base94.31#221 Ranked
Third Base94.46#183 Ranked
Shortstop94.48#151 Ranked
Designated Hitter101.38#443 Ranked
Advanced Data
Player Ranks
This is where Willie Mays ranks against all other players in the game.
Right vs Left Overall
#346Right vs Left Power
#446Right vs Left Contact
#372Right vs Left Balanced
#405Versatility
#582Baserunning
#370Data
Player Attributes
Detailed breakdown of Willie Mays's in-game attributes.
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Hitting
CON L
96CON R
96PWR L
80PWR R
81VIS
81DISC
75CLU
108BNT
41DRG BNT
31DUR
97Fielding
FLD
90ARM STR
87ARM ACC
83REAC
89BLOCK
0Running
SPD
96STL
52BR AGG
62Attribute Boosts
Player Quirks
Willie Mays has the following quirks that improve attributes in certain situations.
Homebody
Performs better when playing at home
Player will receive an attribute boost during home games. The exact attributes are unknown, but an increase is PCI size has been documented.
Fighter
Performs better in the 9th inning or later
Player will receive an attribute in the 9th inning or later. The exact attributes that are boosted are unknown.
Day Player
Performs better when playing day games.
Player will receive an attribute boost during day games. The exact attributes are unknown, but an increase is PCI size has been documented.
Dead Red
Excels at hitting fastballs.
Batting attributes receive a slight boost when a fastball is thrown.
Situational Hitter
Excels at driving in a runner from third with less than 2 outs.
Player will receive a batting attribute boost when there is a runner on third and less than two outs.
Unfazed
Excels at hitting with 2 strikes.
Breaking Ball Hitter
Excels at hitting breaking balls.
Batting attributes receive a slight boost when a breaking ball is thrown.
Real Player Bio Data
Player Information
Below you can see Willie Mays's real life MLB stats and bio data.
Personal
- Full Name
- Willie Howard Mays
- Height/Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lbs
- Born
- 5/6/1931
- Birth City
- Westfield, AL
- Nicknames
- Say Hey Kid
Education
- High School
- Fairfield Industrial HS (Fairfield, AL)
Career
- Rookie Season
- 1951
Team History
Career Timeline
A comprehensive list of all the teams Willie Mays has played for.
| Year | Team | League | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Birmingham Black Barons | Negro American League | 17 |
| 1951 | New York Giants | National League | 20 |
| 1952 | New York Giants | National League | 21 |
| 1954 | New York Giants | National League | 23 |
| 1955 | New York Giants | National League | 24 |
| 1956 | New York Giants | National League | 25 |
| 1957 | New York Giants | National League | 26 |
| 1958 | San Francisco Giants | National League | 27 |
| 1959 | San Francisco Giants | National League | 28 |
| 1960 | San Francisco Giants | National League | 29 |
| 1961 | San Francisco Giants | National League | 30 |
| 1962 | San Francisco Giants | National League | 31 |
| 1963 | San Francisco Giants | National League | 32 |
| 1964 | San Francisco Giants | National League | 33 |
| 1965 | San Francisco Giants | National League | 34 |
| 1966 | San Francisco Giants | National League | 35 |
| 1967 | San Francisco Giants | National League | 36 |
| 1968 | San Francisco Giants | National League | 37 |
| 1969 | San Francisco Giants | National League | 38 |
| 1970 | San Francisco Giants | National League | 39 |
| 1971 | San Francisco Giants | National League | 40 |
| 1972 | San Francisco Giants | National League | 41 |
| 1972 | New York Mets | National League | 41 |
| 1973 | New York Mets | National League | 42 |
Awards & Achievements
Career Accolades
Notable achievements and recognition throughout Willie Mays's career.
Hall of Fame
Most Valuable Player Award
Rookie of the Year Award
All-Star
World Series
Gold Glove
Batting Champion
All-Star Game MVP
TSN Major League Player of the Year
Roberto Clemente Humanitarian Award
Community Reviews
Player Reviews
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