Bill Short

William Ross Short

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 5' 9", Weight 170 lb.
• High School Newburgh Free Academy
• Debut April 23, 1960
• Final Game June 13, 1969
• Born November 27, 1937 in Kingston, NY USA
• Died February 2, 2022 in Sarasota, FL USA

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Biographical Information

In 2009, Bill Short was elected to the International League Hall of Fame.

Despite a sterling minor league career win-record of nearly 60 percent, Bill Short won a total of only five major league games - three of them coming in his 1960 rookie year. He was 1959 Pitcher of the Year in the International League with the Richmond Virginians.

Notable Achievements

• 1959 Pitcher of the Year International League Richmond Virginians

Related Sites

• Bill Short at the SABR Bio Project