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'''William Allen Stein''' (born January 21, 1947) is an American retired ] player and ]. His playing career spanned 17 seasons, 14 of which were spent in ] (MLB) with the ] (1972–73), the ] (1974–76), the ] (1977–1980), and the ] (1981–85). Over his career in the majors Stein ] .267 with 122 ], 18 ], 44 ]s, and 311 ] (RBIs) in 959 ]. Stein played numerous fielding ] over his major league career, including ], ], ], ], ], and ]. He also spent significant time as a ]. '''William Allen Stein''' (born January 21, 1947) is an American former ] player and ]. His playing career spanned 17 seasons, 14 of which were spent in ] (MLB) with the ] (1972–1973), the ] (1974–1976), the ] (1977–1980), and the ] (1981–1985). Over his career in the majors Stein ] .267 with 122 ], 18 ], 44 ]s, and 311 ] (RBIs) in 959 ]. Stein played numerous fielding ] over his major league career, including ], ], ], ], ], and ]. He also spent significant time as a ].


==Early life== ==Early life==
Stein was born on January 21, 1947, in ]. Stein attended ] when he was drafted by the ] during the 33{{sup|rd}} round of the ].<ref>{{cite web|title=33rd Round of the 1968 MLB June Amateur Draft|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/?query_type=year_round&year_ID=1968&draft_round=33&draft_type=junreg&|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 26, 2010}}</ref> Stein did not sign with the Orioles. He began attending ] in 1969.<ref>{{cite web|title=Southern Illinois University Salukis (Carbondale, Illinois)|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/schools/sillinois.shtml|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 26, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100105014004/http://www.baseball-reference.com/schools/sillinois.shtml|archive-date=January 5, 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> As a member of the school's baseball team, he ] .396 and was named an ] by the ].<ref>{{cite web|title='Canes, Florida State Place 2 On All-American|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=VTwgAAAAIBAJ&sjid=NmYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3529,3791691&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Sarasota Herald-Tribune|accessdate=November 26, 2010|date=June 15, 1969}}</ref> Stein was drafted by the ] during the fourth round of the ].<ref>{{cite web|title=4th Round of the 1969 MLB June Amateur Draft|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/?year_ID=1969&draft_round=4&draft_type=junreg&query_type=year_round|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 26, 2010}}</ref> Stein was born on January 21, 1947, in ]. Stein attended ] in ]<ref>{{cite news |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240305023514/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1988/05/08/stein-finds-prep-coaching-hard-to-fathom-12-year-major-leaguer-turns-rockledges-program-around/|archive-date=March 5, 2024|title=Stein Finds Prep Coaching Hard To Fathom |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1988/05/08/stein-finds-prep-coaching-hard-to-fathom-12-year-major-leaguer-turns-rockledges-program-around/ |access-date=5 March 2024 |work=] |date=8 May 1988}}</ref> and ], from where he was drafted by the ] during the 33{{sup|rd}} round of the ].<ref>{{cite web|title=33rd Round of the 1968 MLB June Amateur Draft|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/?query_type=year_round&year_ID=1968&draft_round=33&draft_type=junreg&|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 26, 2010}}</ref> Stein did not sign with the Orioles. He began attending ] in 1969.<ref>{{cite web|title=Southern Illinois University Salukis (Carbondale, Illinois)|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/schools/sillinois.shtml|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 26, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100105014004/http://www.baseball-reference.com/schools/sillinois.shtml|archive-date=January 5, 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> As a member of the school's baseball team, he ] .396 and was named an ] by the ].<ref>{{cite web|title='Canes, Florida State Place 2 On All-American|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=VTwgAAAAIBAJ&pg=3529,3791691&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Sarasota Herald-Tribune|access-date=November 26, 2010|date=June 15, 1969}}</ref> Stein was drafted by the ] during the fourth round of the ].<ref>{{cite web|title=4th Round of the 1969 MLB June Amateur Draft|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/?year_ID=1969&draft_round=4&draft_type=junreg&query_type=year_round|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 26, 2010}}</ref>


==Playing career== ==Playing career==


===St. Louis Cardinals=== ===St. Louis Cardinals===
In 1969, Stein began his ] career in the St. Louis Cardinals ] organization. The Cardinals assigned him to the ], who were their ] affiliates at the time. With the Oilers, Stein ] .295 with 24 ], 54 ], 11 ], five ], one ], and 20 ] (RBIs) in 62 ]. Defensively, Stein played 31 games at ], 14 games at ], and five games at ].<ref name=brm>{{cite web|title=Bill Stein Minor League Statistics & History|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=stein-001wil|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 26, 2010}}</ref> During the 1970 season, the Cardinals assigned Stein to the ] level to play with the ] of the ]. In 114 games played that year, he batted .289 with 124 hits, 21 doubles, two triples, and eight home runs. In the field, Stein played second base and ].<ref name=brm/> In 1971, Stein was promoted to the Triple-A level. He spent the entire season with the Tulsa Oilers, where he batted .272 with 50 runs scored, 106 hits, 106 hits, 22 doubles, four triples, eight home runs, and 67 RBIs in 103 games played.<ref name=brm/> Stein ] a game that season, after Tulsa's starting pitcher was ejected from the game after throwing the ball at the ].<ref name="utility">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein has tried it all|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=0W4tAAAAIBAJ&sjid=wokFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2644,1834945&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Tri City Herald|accessdate=November 26, 2010|date=March 7, 1977}}</ref> In six ], he gave-up eight hits, and three runs (all ]). He played the majority of the season in the outfield, but also spent limited time at third base, ], and shortstop. In 1969, Stein began his ] career in the St. Louis Cardinals ] organization. The Cardinals assigned him to the ], who were their ] affiliates at the time. With the Oilers, Stein ] .295 with 24 ], 54 ], 11 ], five ], one ], and 20 ] (RBIs) in 62 ]. Defensively, Stein played 31 games at ], 14 games at ], and five games at ].<ref name=brm>{{cite web|title=Bill Stein Minor League Statistics & History|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=stein-001wil|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 26, 2010}}</ref> During the 1970 season, the Cardinals assigned Stein to the ] level to play with the ] of the ]. In 114 games played that year, he batted .289 with 124 hits, 21 doubles, two triples, and eight home runs. In the field, Stein played second base and ].<ref name=brm/> In 1971, Stein was promoted to the Triple-A level. He spent the entire season with the Tulsa Oilers, where he batted .272 with 50 runs scored, 106 hits, 106 hits, 22 doubles, four triples, eight home runs, and 67 RBIs in 103 games played.<ref name=brm/> Stein ] a game that season, after Tulsa's starting pitcher was ejected from the game after throwing the ball at the ].<ref name="utility">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein has tried it all|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=0W4tAAAAIBAJ&pg=2644,1834945&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Tri City Herald|access-date=November 26, 2010|date=March 7, 1977}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In six ], he gave-up eight hits, and three runs (all ]). He played the majority of the season in the outfield, but also spent limited time at third base, ], and shortstop.


To start the 1972 season, Stein was a member of the Triple-A Tulsa Oilers. With Tulsa that year, he batted .278 with 100 hits, 26 doubles, four triples, five home runs, and 36 RBIs in 103 games played. Stein was a ] for the St. Louis cardinals that year. He made his debut in ] (MLB) on September 6, 1972, against the ].<ref name="72log">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein 1972 Batting Gamelogs|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?id=steinbi02&t=b&year=1972|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 26, 2010}}</ref> He got his first hit in that game, which was a home run in the ninth ].<ref name=72log /><ref>{{cite web|title=Night Games|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=1QwrAAAAIBAJ&sjid=tJoFAAAAIBAJ&pg=5240,4195514&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Reading Eagle|accessdate=November 26, 2010|date=September 7, 1972}}</ref> He played 14 games in the majors that year, batting .314 with two runs scored, 11 hits, one triple, two home runs, and three RBIs. Defensively in the majors, he was positioned at third base, left field, and ]. To start the 1972 season, Stein was a member of the Triple-A Tulsa Oilers. With Tulsa that year, he batted .278 with 100 hits, 26 doubles, four triples, five home runs, and 36 RBIs in 103 games played. Stein was a ] for the St. Louis cardinals that year. He made his debut in ] (MLB) on September 6, 1972, against the ].<ref name="72log">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein 1972 Batting Gamelogs|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=steinbi02&t=b&year=1972|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 26, 2010}}</ref> He got his first hit in that game, which was a home run in the ninth ].<ref name=72log /><ref>{{cite web|title=Night Games|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=1QwrAAAAIBAJ&pg=5240,4195514&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Reading Eagle|access-date=November 26, 2010|date=September 7, 1972}}</ref> He played 14 games in the majors that year, batting .314 with two runs scored, 11 hits, one triple, two home runs, and three RBIs. Defensively in the majors, he was positioned at third base, left field, and ].


During ] in 1973, the '']'' labeled Stein as the Cardinals candidate for ] off the bench.<ref>{{cite web|title=Murcer Inks Yankees Pact|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=xnIjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rmYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5177,2190728&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Sarasota Herald-Tribune|accessdate=November 26, 2010|date=March 6, 1973}}</ref> He made the Cardinals ] roster that year. He made his season debut on April 6 as a pinch hitter, going hitless in one ] against the ].<ref name="73log">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein 1973 Batting Gamelogs|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?id=steinbi02&t=b&year=1973|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 26, 2010}}</ref> His first hit of the season came on April 17, against the Pirates.<ref name=73log /> In August, Stein was sent down to the minor leagues and was replaced on the Cardinals major league roster by outfielder ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Cruz Elevated By Cardinals|work=The Victoria Advocate|date=August 10, 1973}}</ref> In the minors, he played with the Triple-A Tulsa Oilers, where he batted .289 with 23 hits, two doubles, and one triple in 21 games played. While in the majors that season, Stein compiled a .218 batting average with four runs scored, 12 hits, two doubles, and two RBIs in 32 games played. On defense with the Cardinals, he played right field, left field, third base, and first base. During ] in 1973, the '']'' labeled Stein as the Cardinals candidate for ] off the bench.<ref>{{cite web|title=Murcer Inks Yankees Pact|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=xnIjAAAAIBAJ&pg=5177,2190728&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Sarasota Herald-Tribune|access-date=November 26, 2010|date=March 6, 1973}}</ref> He made the Cardinals ] roster that year. He made his season debut on April 6 as a pinch hitter, going hitless in one ] against the ].<ref name="73log">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein 1973 Batting Gamelogs|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=steinbi02&t=b&year=1973|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 26, 2010}}</ref> His first hit of the season came on April 17, against the Pirates.<ref name=73log /> In August, Stein was sent down to the minor leagues and was replaced on the Cardinals major league roster by outfielder ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Cruz Elevated By Cardinals|work=The Victoria Advocate|date=August 10, 1973}}</ref> In the minors, he played with the Triple-A Tulsa Oilers, where he batted .289 with 23 hits, two doubles, and one triple in 21 games played. While in the majors that season, Stein compiled a .218 batting average with four runs scored, 12 hits, two doubles, and two RBIs in 32 games played. On defense with the Cardinals, he played right field, left field, third base, and first base.


===Chicago White Sox=== ===Chicago White Sox===
On September 25, Stein was traded by the St. Louis Cardinals to the ] in exchange for ].<ref name="trades">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein Trades and Transactions|url=http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/trades.php?p=steinbi02|publisher=Baseball-Almanac.com|accessdate=November 26, 2010}}</ref> California then traded Stein to the ] on April 3, 1974, before he made an appearance in the Angels organization.<ref name=trades /> In return, the White Sox sent ] to California.<ref name=trades /> Stein started the 1974 season in the White Sox minor league system with the Triple-A ]. In 135 games with Iowa, he batted .326 with 107 runs scored, 178 hits, 32 doubles, eight triples, 16 home runs, and 76 RBIs. Stein led the ] in hits; was second in runs scored, ] (594), at-bats (554), and doubles; and was tied for second in triples.<ref>{{cite web|title=1974 American Association Batting Leaders|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/leader.cgi?type=bat&id=10105&sort_by=PA|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 26, 2010}}</ref> He was called up by Chicago in September.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chisox Gain Farm Pair|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-iArAAAAIBAJ&sjid=V4kFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6023,2730104&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Schenectady Gazette|accessdate=November 26, 2010|date=September 12, 1974}}</ref> Stein made his season debut on September 13, against the California Angels, getting no hits in four at-bats.<ref name="74log">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein 1974 Batting Gamelogs|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?id=steinbi02&t=b&year=1974|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 26, 2010}}</ref> His first hit of the season came the day after, against California.<ref name=74log /> In the majors that year, Stein batted .276 with five runs scored, 12 hits, one double, and five RBIs in 13 games played. On September 25, Stein was traded by the St. Louis Cardinals to the ] in exchange for ].<ref name="trades">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein Trades and Transactions|url=http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/trades.php?p=steinbi02|publisher=Baseball-Almanac.com|access-date=November 26, 2010}}</ref> California then traded Stein to the ] on April 3, 1974, before he made an appearance in the Angels organization.<ref name=trades /> In return, the White Sox sent ] to California.<ref name=trades /> Stein started the 1974 season in the White Sox minor league system with the Triple-A ]. In 135 games with Iowa, he batted .326 with 107 runs scored, 178 hits, 32 doubles, eight triples, 16 home runs, and 76 RBIs. Stein led the ] in hits; was second in runs scored, ] (594), at-bats (554), and doubles; and was tied for second in triples.<ref>{{cite web|title=1974 American Association Batting Leaders|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/leader.cgi?type=bat&id=10105&sort_by=PA|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 26, 2010}}</ref> He was called up by Chicago in September.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chisox Gain Farm Pair|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-iArAAAAIBAJ&pg=6023,2730104&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Schenectady Gazette|access-date=November 26, 2010|date=September 12, 1974}}</ref> Stein made his season debut on September 13, against the California Angels, getting no hits in four at-bats.<ref name="74log">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein 1974 Batting Gamelogs|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=steinbi02&t=b&year=1974|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 26, 2010}}</ref> His first hit of the season came the day after, against California.<ref name=74log /> In the majors that year, Stein batted .276 with five runs scored, 12 hits, one double, and five RBIs in 13 games played.


Stein spent his first full season in the majors during the 1975 season. His season debut came on April 16, against the ], where in one at-bat he went hitless.<ref name="75log">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein 1975 Batting Gamelogs|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?id=steinbi02&t=b&year=1975|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 26, 2010}}</ref> In June, Stein was named the starting third baseman after ], who was Chicago's regular third baseman, was benched for poor hitting.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lassila|first=Alan|title=Changing Faces: Way of Life For White Sox|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_gwfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=VI0EAAAAIBAJ&pg=6686,1172639&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Sarasota Journal|accessdate=November 26, 2010|date=June 4, 1975}}</ref> Stein also played back-up for second baseman ] over the season.<ref>{{cite web|title=AL West: Angels shut out A's again|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/baltsun/access/1745815792.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:AI&type=historic&date=Jul+07,+1975&author=&pub=The+Sun+(1837-1985)&desc=AL+West&pqatl=google|work=The Baltimore Sun (subscription required)|accessdate=November 26, 2010|date=July 7, 1975}}</ref> On July 20, in the second game of a ] against the ], Stein hit his first career ].<ref name=75log /><ref>{{cite web|last=Lowitt|first=Bruce|title=Stein homers power Chisox past Brewers|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=IR4LAAAAIBAJ&sjid=WFADAAAAIBAJ&pg=4689,1206362&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=The Prescott Courier|accessdate=November 26, 2010|date=July 21, 1975}}</ref> On the season, Stein batted .270 with 23 runs scored, 61 hits, seven doubles, one triple, three home runs, and 21 RBIs in 76 games played. In the field, he played 28 games at second base, 24 games at second base, and one game in left field. Stein also played 18 games that year at the ] spot in the ]. Stein spent his first full season in the majors during the 1975 season. His season debut came on April 16, against the ], where in one at-bat he went hitless.<ref name="75log">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein 1975 Batting Gamelogs|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=steinbi02&t=b&year=1975|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 26, 2010}}</ref> In June, Stein was named the starting third baseman after ], who was Chicago's regular third baseman, was benched for poor hitting.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lassila|first=Alan|title=Changing Faces: Way of Life For White Sox|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_gwfAAAAIBAJ&pg=6686,1172639&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Sarasota Journal|access-date=November 26, 2010|date=June 4, 1975}}</ref> Stein also played back-up for second baseman ] over the season.<ref>{{cite web|title=AL West: Angels shut out A's again|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/baltsun/access/1745815792.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:AI&type=historic&date=Jul+07,+1975&author=&pub=The+Sun+(1837-1985)&desc=AL+West&pqatl=google|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104133152/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/baltsun/access/1745815792.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:AI&type=historic&date=Jul+07,+1975&author=&pub=The+Sun+(1837-1985)&desc=AL+West&pqatl=google|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 4, 2012|work=The Baltimore Sun (subscription required)|access-date=November 26, 2010|date=July 7, 1975}}</ref> On July 20, in the second game of a ] against the ], Stein hit his first career ].<ref name=75log /><ref>{{cite web|last=Lowitt|first=Bruce|title=Stein homers power Chisox past Brewers|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=IR4LAAAAIBAJ&pg=4689,1206362&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=The Prescott Courier|access-date=November 26, 2010|date=July 21, 1975}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> On the season, Stein batted .270 with 23 runs scored, 61 hits, seven doubles, one triple, three home runs, and 21 RBIs in 76 games played. In the field, he played 28 games at second base, 24 games at third base, and one game in left field. Stein also played 18 games that year at the ] spot in the ].


Stein played his final season with the Chicago White Sox in 1976. On August 17, in the first game of a doubleheader against the ], he hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning to score ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Monty give Red Sox Tuesday night split|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=zwE1AAAAIBAJ&sjid=Pk8KAAAAIBAJ&pg=3182,1426388&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Bangor Daily News|accessdate=November 26, 2010|date=August 19, 1976}}</ref> In August, ] noted that it was the first time in his major league career that Stein was getting a chance to start regularly.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rosenburg|first=Ken|title=A's gain on ailing Royals|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ZBMQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ZY8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3941,2487010&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|agency=United Press International|publisher=Ellensburg Daily Record|accessdate=November 26, 2010|date=August 14, 1976}}</ref> During the season, he compiled a .268 batting average with 32 runs scored, 105 hits, 15 doubles, two triples, four home runs, and 36 RBIs in 117 games played. Stien played 58 games at second base, 58 games at third base, one game at first base, one game in right field, and one game at shortstop. He was also the designated hitter in one game during that season.{{cn|date=January 2019}} Stein played his final season with the Chicago White Sox in 1976. On August 17, in the first game of a doubleheader against the ], he hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning to score ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Monty give Red Sox Tuesday night split|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=zwE1AAAAIBAJ&pg=3182,1426388&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Bangor Daily News|access-date=November 26, 2010|date=August 19, 1976}}</ref> In August, ] noted that it was the first time in his major league career that Stein was getting a chance to start regularly.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rosenburg|first=Ken|title=A's gain on ailing Royals|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ZBMQAAAAIBAJ&pg=3941,2487010&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|agency=United Press International|publisher=Ellensburg Daily Record|access-date=November 26, 2010|date=August 14, 1976}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> During the season, he compiled a .268 batting average with 32 runs scored, 105 hits, 15 doubles, two triples, four home runs, and 36 RBIs in 117 games played. Stein played 58 games at second base, 58 games at third base, one game at first base, one game in right field, and one game at shortstop. He was also the designated hitter in one game during that season.<ref name="76log">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein 1976 Batting Gamelogs|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=steinbi02&t=b&year=1976|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=June 8, 2024}}</ref>


===Seattle Mariners=== ===Seattle Mariners===
{{quote box|width=24em|align=right|quote="The only thing ], the ] ] told me is to work at ] You get worn out if you just sit on the bench. I found it much easier to play every day."|source= —] interviewing Stein in March 1977 on the subject of his new team, the Mariners.<ref name=utility />}} {{quote box|width=24em|align=right|quote="The only thing ], the ] ] told me is to work at ] You get worn out if you just sit on the bench. I found it much easier to play every day."|source= —] interviewing Stein in March 1977 on the subject of his new team, the Mariners.<ref name=utility />}}
During the ], Stein was selected by the ], who took him with their third pick in the draft.<ref>{{cite web|title=Royals' Jones first choice in draft|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=qVcyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=KuYFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4737,855884&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Lawrence Journal-World|accessdate=November 26, 2010|date=November 5, 1976}}</ref> Stein stated he was "glad" that the Mariners drafted him, because he did not like playing at ], the home of his previous team, the Chicago White Sox.<ref name=june77AP /> He was profiled by the ] during spring training in 1977, and was interviewed about his new team and his unique versatility in the field.<ref name=utility /> Stein mentioned to the reporter that although he had played a wide variety of positions in the past, he hoped he would get a chance to be the Mariners starting third baseman.<ref name=utility /> In a win against the Boston Red Sox on May 3, Stein hit two home runs in the same game.<ref name="77log">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein 1977 Batting Gamelogs|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?id=steinbi02&t=b&year=1977|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 26, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Stein, Mariners Outslug Red Sox|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=GEYxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GOEFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2705,797966&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|agency=United Press International|work=Schenectady Gazette|accessdate=November 26, 2010|date=May 4, 1977}}</ref> In June, Stein commented on how he liked starting every day at third base for the Mariners.<ref name="june77AP">{{cite web|title=Stein finally finds a home|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=M68pAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ml0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=4723,2770713&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=St. Petersburg Times|accessdate=November 26, 2010|date=June 4, 1977}}</ref> The Mariners ], ], Praised Stein for playing "good ball" with Seattle.<ref name=june77AP /> On July 8, in a game against the ], Stein had another two-home run performance, his second of the season.<ref name=77log /> In early-September, Stein got hit in the ] by a baseball, which was later revealed to have caused a ].<ref>{{cite web|title=M's fade before Royals rally|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=yok1AAAAIBAJ&sjid=rokFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2835,2057106&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Tri City Herald|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=September 8, 1977}}</ref> With the Mariners that year, he batted .259 with 53 runs scored, 144 hits, 26 doubles, five triples, 13 home runs, and 67 RBIs in 151 games played. Defensively, the vast majority of his games (147) were played at third base, but he also played limited time at shortstop. He led the ] in ]s by a third baseman with 146.<ref name="77leaders">{{cite web|title=1977 American League Fielding Leaders|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1977-fielding-leaders.shtml|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 26, 2010}}</ref> Stein was also fifth in the league in defensive games at third base.<ref name=77leaders /> During the ], Stein was selected by the ], who took him with their third pick in the draft.<ref>{{cite web|title=Royals' Jones first choice in draft|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=qVcyAAAAIBAJ&pg=4737,855884&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Lawrence Journal-World|access-date=November 26, 2010|date=November 5, 1976}}</ref> Stein stated he was "glad" that the Mariners drafted him, because he did not like playing at ], the home of his previous team, the Chicago White Sox.<ref name=june77AP /> He was profiled by the ] during spring training in 1977, and was interviewed about his new team and his unique versatility in the field.<ref name=utility /> Stein mentioned to the reporter that although he had played a wide variety of positions in the past, he hoped he would get a chance to be the Mariners starting third baseman.<ref name=utility /> In a win against the Boston Red Sox on May 3, Stein hit two home runs in the same game.<ref name="77log">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein 1977 Batting Gamelogs|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=steinbi02&t=b&year=1977|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 26, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Stein, Mariners Outslug Red Sox|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=GEYxAAAAIBAJ&pg=2705,797966&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|agency=United Press International|work=Schenectady Gazette|access-date=November 26, 2010|date=May 4, 1977}}</ref> In June, Stein commented on how he liked starting every day at third base for the Mariners.<ref name="june77AP">{{cite web|title=Stein finally finds a home|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=M68pAAAAIBAJ&pg=4723,2770713&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=St. Petersburg Times|access-date=November 26, 2010|date=June 4, 1977}}</ref> The Mariners ], ], praised Stein for playing "good ball" with Seattle.<ref name=june77AP /> On July 8, in a game against the ], Stein had another two-home run performance, his second of the season.<ref name=77log /> In early-September, Stein got hit in the ] by a baseball, which was later revealed to have caused a ].<ref>{{cite web|title=M's fade before Royals rally|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=yok1AAAAIBAJ&pg=2835,2057106&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Tri City Herald|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=September 8, 1977}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> With the Mariners that year, he batted .259 with 53 runs scored, 144 hits, 26 doubles, five triples, 13 home runs, and 67 RBIs in 151 games played. Defensively, the vast majority of his games (147) were played at third base, but he also played limited time at shortstop. He led the ] in ]s by a third baseman with 146.<ref name="77leaders">{{cite web|title=1977 American League Fielding Leaders|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1977-fielding-leaders.shtml|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 26, 2010}}</ref> Stein was also fifth in the league in defensive games at third base.<ref name=77leaders />


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Before the start of the 1978 season, Stein re-signed with the Seattle Mariners.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seaver remains bitter about Mets management|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=65BZAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3UkNAAAAIBAJ&pg=2742,125848&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=The Leader-Post|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=February 16, 1978}}</ref> His contract meant he was now signed through the 1980 season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mariners sign two players|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=unBUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bI8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=2248,2616055&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|agency=United Press International|publisher=Ellensburg Daily Record|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=February 16, 1978}}</ref> In May 1978, he bruised his left hand, which caused him to miss some playing time.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mariner sub sinks Royals|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=JqAfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=oNUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3579,3071633&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=The Southeast Missourian|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=May 21, 1978}}</ref> On August 25, he broke up ]'s potential ] in the seventh inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles.<ref>{{cite web|title=Orioles' Martinez Two-Hits Mariners|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=p4YsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zM0EAAAAIBAJ&pg=5199,5299125&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Herald-Journal|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=August 26, 1978}}</ref><ref name="78log">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein 1978 Batting Gamelogs|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?id=steinbi02&t=b&year=1978|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 27, 2010}}</ref> On August 28, in a game against the Boston Red Sox, Stein had a season-high four hits.<ref name=78log /><ref>{{cite web|title=Error opens the door, Red Sox shut in, 10–9|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=BgdFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=6uEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6791,8616237&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|publisher=Eugene Register-Guard|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=August 29, 1978}}</ref> On the season, he batted .261 with 41 runs scored, 105 hits, 24 doubles, four triples, four home runs, and 37 RBIs in 114 games played. In the field, Stein played 67 games at third base, 17 games at second base, and three games at shortstop. His 24 ] at third base was second in the American League.<ref>{{cite web|title=1978 American League Fielding Leaders|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1978-fielding-leaders.shtml|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 27, 2010}}</ref> Before the start of the 1978 season, Stein re-signed with the Seattle Mariners.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seaver remains bitter about Mets management|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=65BZAAAAIBAJ&pg=2742,125848&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=The Leader-Post|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=February 16, 1978}}</ref> His contract meant he was now signed through the 1980 season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mariners sign two players|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=unBUAAAAIBAJ&pg=2248,2616055&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|agency=United Press International|publisher=Ellensburg Daily Record|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=February 16, 1978}}</ref> In May 1978, he bruised his left hand, which caused him to miss some playing time.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mariner sub sinks Royals|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=JqAfAAAAIBAJ&pg=3579,3071633&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=The Southeast Missourian|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=May 21, 1978}}</ref> On August 25, he broke up ]'s potential ] in the seventh inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles.<ref>{{cite web|title=Orioles' Martinez Two-Hits Mariners|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=p4YsAAAAIBAJ&pg=5199,5299125&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Herald-Journal|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=August 26, 1978}}</ref><ref name="78log">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein 1978 Batting Gamelogs|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=steinbi02&t=b&year=1978|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 27, 2010}}</ref> On August 28, in a game against the Boston Red Sox, Stein had a season-high four hits.<ref name=78log /><ref>{{cite web|title=Error opens the door, Red Sox shut in, 10–9|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=BgdFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6791,8616237&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|publisher=Eugene Register-Guard|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=August 29, 1978}}</ref> On the season, he batted .261 with 41 runs scored, 105 hits, 24 doubles, four triples, four home runs, and 37 RBIs in 114 games played. In the field, Stein played 67 games at third base, 17 games at second base, and three games at shortstop. His 24 ] at third base was second in the American League.<ref>{{cite web|title=1978 American League Fielding Leaders|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1978-fielding-leaders.shtml|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 27, 2010}}</ref>


Early into the 1979 season, Stein was placed on the ] after suffering a ] injury.<ref name="79injury">{{cite web|title=Stein placed on disabled list|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hTEqAAAAIBAJ&sjid=EIgFAAAAIBAJ&pg=5165,9023540&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Tri City Herald|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=May 31, 1979}}</ref> ] was called up from the minor leagues to replace Stein during his injury.<ref name=79injury /> In late June, the Mariners activated Stein from the disabled list.<ref name="activate">{{cite web|title=Stein celebrates return by sparking Mariner victory|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Dr40AAAAIBAJ&sjid=2YcFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1363,8583936&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Tri City Herald|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=June 28, 1979}}</ref> By the time he had returned, the Mariners had already positioned ] at his position, so Stein filled in at second base during his first game back.<ref name=activate /> That year, Stein batted .248 with 28 runs scored, 62 hits, nine doubles, two triples, seven home runs, and 27 RBIs in 88 games played. As a fielder, he played 67 games at third base, 17 games at second base, and three games at shortstop. Early into the 1979 season, Stein was placed on the ] after suffering a ] injury.<ref name="79injury">{{cite web|title=Stein placed on disabled list|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hTEqAAAAIBAJ&pg=5165,9023540&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Tri City Herald|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=May 31, 1979}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> ] was called up from the minor leagues to replace Stein during his injury.<ref name=79injury /> In late June, the Mariners activated Stein from the disabled list.<ref name="activate">{{cite web|title=Stein celebrates return by sparking Mariner victory|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Dr40AAAAIBAJ&pg=1363,8583936&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Tri City Herald|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=June 28, 1979}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> By the time he had returned, the Mariners had already positioned ] at his position, so Stein filled in at second base during his first game back.<ref name=activate /> That year, Stein batted .248 with 28 runs scored, 62 hits, nine doubles, two triples, seven home runs, and 27 RBIs in 88 games played. As a fielder, he played 67 games at third base, 17 games at second base, and three games at shortstop.


Stein's final season with the Seattle Mariners would come in 1980. On April 29, against the Minnesota Twins, Stein had a season high four hit game.<ref name="80log">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein 1980 Batting Gamelogs|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?id=steinbi02&t=b&year=1980|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 27, 2010}}</ref> He matched that high on July 26, against the ].<ref name=80log /> On July 28, Stein broke up a no-hit bid by Cleveland Indians pitcher ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Baker Flits With No-Hitter Again|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=A_UhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=6aAFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4978,4697692&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Reading Eagle|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=July 29, 1980}}</ref> In his final season with the Mariners, Stein batted .268 with 16 runs scored, 53 hits, five doubles, one triple, five home runs, and 27 RBIs in 67 games played. Defensively, he played 34 games at third base, 14 games at second base, and eight games at first base. He also played five games that season as Seattle's designated hitter. Stein's final season with the Seattle Mariners would come in 1980. On April 29, against the Minnesota Twins, Stein had a season high four hit game.<ref name="80log">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein 1980 Batting Gamelogs|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=steinbi02&t=b&year=1980|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 27, 2010}}</ref> He matched that high on July 26, against the ].<ref name=80log /> On July 28, Stein broke up a no-hit bid by Cleveland Indians pitcher ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Baker Flits With No-Hitter Again|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=A_UhAAAAIBAJ&pg=4978,4697692&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Reading Eagle|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=July 29, 1980}}</ref> In his final season with the Mariners, Stein batted .268 with 16 runs scored, 53 hits, five doubles, one triple, five home runs, and 27 RBIs in 67 games played. Defensively, he played 34 games at third base, 14 games at second base, and eight games at first base. He also played five games that season as Seattle's designated hitter.


===Texas Rangers=== ===Texas Rangers===
In December 1980, Stein was signed as a ] by the Texas Rangers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rangers also take Bill Stein|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=QMopAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Xe4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=2143,2855349&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=The Spokesman-Review|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=December 21, 1980}}</ref> Stein made his Rangers debut on April 14, 1981, against the Cleveland Indians.<ref name="81log">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein 1981 Batting Gamelogs|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?id=steinbi02&t=b&year=1981|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 27, 2010}}</ref> In that game, he got one hit in two at-bats.<ref name=81log /> In May, Stein set an American League record by recording seven consecutive pinch hits.<ref>{{cite web|title=Stein Sets Pinch-Hit Record|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1981/05/26/sports/stein-sets-pinch-hit-record.html|agency=United Press International|work=The New York Times|url-access=subscription |accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=May 26, 1981}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Stein great in a pinch|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=1DotAAAAIBAJ&sjid=b74EAAAAIBAJ&pg=5652,2613902&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=The Rock Hill Herald|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=May 26, 1981}}</ref> Through June, Stein had a .441 batting average.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Pickard|first=Chuck|title=Let's Hear if for a Little Known Record Holder|journal=Baseball Digest|date=April 1982|volume=41|issue=4|url=https://books.google.com/?id=iDQDAAAAMBAJ&dq=Bill+Stein|accessdate=November 27, 2010|page=61|publisher=Lakeside Publishing Co.|issn=0005-609X}}</ref> On the season, Stein batted .330 with 21 runs scored, 38 hits, six doubles, two home runs, and 22 RBIs in 53 games played. In the field, he played 20 games at first base, seven games at third base, seven games in left field, three games at second base, one game in right field, and one game at shortstop.{{cn|date=January 2019}} In December 1980, Stein was signed as a ] by the Texas Rangers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rangers also take Bill Stein|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=QMopAAAAIBAJ&pg=2143,2855349&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=The Spokesman-Review|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=December 21, 1980}}</ref> Stein made his Rangers debut on April 14, 1981, against the Cleveland Indians.<ref name="81log">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein 1981 Batting Gamelogs|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=steinbi02&t=b&year=1981|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 27, 2010}}</ref> In that game, he got one hit in two at-bats.<ref name=81log /> In May, Stein set an American League record by recording seven consecutive pinch hits.<ref>{{cite web|title=Stein Sets Pinch-Hit Record|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1981/05/26/sports/stein-sets-pinch-hit-record.html|agency=United Press International|work=The New York Times|url-access=subscription |access-date=November 27, 2010|date=May 26, 1981}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Stein great in a pinch|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=1DotAAAAIBAJ&pg=5652,2613902&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=The Rock Hill Herald|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=May 26, 1981}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Through June, Stein had a .441 batting average.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Pickard|first=Chuck|title=Let's Hear if for a Little Known Record Holder|journal=Baseball Digest|date=April 1982|volume=41|issue=4|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=iDQDAAAAMBAJ&q=Bill+Stein|access-date=November 27, 2010|page=61|publisher=Lakeside Publishing Co.|issn=0005-609X}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> On the season, Stein batted .330 with 21 runs scored, 38 hits, six doubles, two home runs, and 22 RBIs in 53 games played. In the field, he played 20 games at first base, seven games at third base, seven games in left field, three games at second base, one game in right field, and one game at shortstop.<ref name=81log/>


On April 16, 1982, in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Stein hit a game-winning double in the top of the ninth inning.<ref>{{cite web|last=Aschburner|first=Steve|title=Hitter Stein wins specialists' duel|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=yX4hAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RosFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3703,3994522&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=The Milwaukee Journal|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=April 17, 1981}}</ref> In June, while playing against his former team, the Seattle Mariners, Stein praised their pitching staff.<ref>{{cite web|title=Stein has the answer: Pitching|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=qKASAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ZfkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7206,735336&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|agency=United Press International|publisher=Spokane Chronicle|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=June 17, 1982}}</ref> In 85 games that year, Stein batted .239, the lowest average of his career since the 1972 season where he played with the St. Louis Cardinals. He also compiled 14 runs scored, 44 hits, eight doubles, one home run, and 16 RBIs. In the field, he played 34 games at second base, 28 games at third base, six games at shortstop, two games at first base, and one game in left field. Stein also was the designated hitter during three games.{{cn|date=January 2019}} On April 16, 1982, in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Stein hit a game-winning double in the top of the ninth inning.<ref>{{cite web|last=Aschburner|first=Steve|title=Hitter Stein wins specialists' duel|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=yX4hAAAAIBAJ&pg=3703,3994522&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=The Milwaukee Journal|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=April 17, 1981}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In June, while playing against his former team, the Seattle Mariners, Stein praised their pitching staff.<ref>{{cite web|title=Stein has the answer: Pitching|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=qKASAAAAIBAJ&pg=7206,735336&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|agency=United Press International|publisher=Spokane Chronicle|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=June 17, 1982}}</ref> In 85 games that year, Stein batted .239, the lowest average of his career since the 1972 season where he played with the St. Louis Cardinals. He also compiled 14 runs scored, 44 hits, eight doubles, one home run, and 16 RBIs. In the field, he played 34 games at second base, 28 games at third base, six games at shortstop, two games at first base, and one game in left field. Stein also was the designated hitter during three games.<ref name="82log">{{cite web|title=Bill Stein 1982 Batting Gamelogs|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=steinbi02&t=b&year=1982|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=June 8, 2024}}</ref>


In March 1983, Stein praised the Texas Rangers new manager, ], for working on the game in a "serious" way.<ref>{{cite web|title=Once a flake: Doug Rader says it's all in the past|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=x8JaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=G1kDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3165,2621405&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|publisher=The Evening Independent|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=March 24, 1983}}</ref> On May 18, in a game against the Cleveland Indians, Stein was brought in as a pinch hitter during the ], and proceeded to get the game-winning hit for the Rangers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steins' single sinks Indians in 14th|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ekdPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=JwMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6153,6131322&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Toledo Blade|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=May 19, 1983}}</ref> With Texas that year, he batted .310 with 21 runs scored, 72 hits, 15 doubles, one triple, two home runs, and 33 RBIs in 78 games played. Stein played the majority of his games at second base, but also played first base and third base. He was used as the Rangers designated hitter in six contests that year. After the season, Stein spoke out against a transaction that the Rangers made, trading ] to the Milwaukee Brewers, calling him a "mainstay of the organization".<ref>{{cite web|title=Texas Trades Sundberg to Milwaukee Brewers|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=DClbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=a08NAAAAIBAJ&pg=6635,4499945&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=The Bonham Daily Favorite|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=December 9, 1983}}</ref> In March 1983, Stein praised the Texas Rangers new manager, ], for working on the game in a "serious" way.<ref>{{cite web|title=Once a flake: Doug Rader says it's all in the past|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=x8JaAAAAIBAJ&pg=3165,2621405&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|publisher=The Evening Independent|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=March 24, 1983}}</ref> On May 18, in a game against the Cleveland Indians, Stein was brought in as a pinch hitter during the ], and proceeded to get the game-winning hit for the Rangers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steins' single sinks Indians in 14th|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ekdPAAAAIBAJ&pg=6153,6131322&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Toledo Blade|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=May 19, 1983}}</ref> With Texas that year, he batted .310 with 21 runs scored, 72 hits, 15 doubles, one triple, two home runs, and 33 RBIs in 78 games played. Stein played the majority of his games at second base, but also played first base and third base. He was used as the Rangers designated hitter in six contests that year. After the season, Stein spoke out against a transaction that the Rangers made, trading ] to the Milwaukee Brewers, calling him a "mainstay of the organization".<ref>{{cite web|title=Texas Trades Sundberg to Milwaukee Brewers|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=DClbAAAAIBAJ&pg=6635,4499945&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=The Bonham Daily Favorite|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=December 9, 1983}}</ref>


In 1984, the Associated Press stated that Stein was one of the American League's best pinch hitters.<ref>{{cite web|title=Minnesota, Kansas City Even With 17 Games Left|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=4GAzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RgYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6707,6700537&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Ocala Star-Banner|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=September 13, 1984}}</ref> Early into the season, he injured his ], which caused him to miss some playing time.<ref>{{cite web|title=Other 13 -- No Title|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/baltsun/access/1864524902.html?FMT=CITE&FMTS=CITE:AI&type=historic&date=May+04,+1984&author=&pub=The+Sun+(1837-1985)&desc=Other+13+--+No+Title&pqatl=google|work=The Baltimore Sun (subscription required)|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=May 4, 1984}}</ref> In mid-June, the Rangers activated him from the disabled list.<ref>{{cite web|title=American League|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=cldOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jvkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6072,2902212&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|publisher=Spokane Chronicle|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=June 14, 1984}}</ref> On the season, Stein batted .279 with three runs scored, 12 hits, one double and three RBIs in 27 games played. Stein played 11 games at second base, three games at first base, and three games at third base. He also spent four games as the Rangers designated hitter. In 1984, the Associated Press stated that Stein was one of the American League's best pinch hitters.<ref>{{cite web|title=Minnesota, Kansas City Even With 17 Games Left|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=4GAzAAAAIBAJ&pg=6707,6700537&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Ocala Star-Banner|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=September 13, 1984}}</ref> Early into the season, he injured his ], which caused him to miss some playing time.<ref>{{cite web|title=Other 13 -- No Title|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/baltsun/access/1864524902.html?FMT=CITE&FMTS=CITE:AI&type=historic&date=May+04,+1984&author=&pub=The+Sun+(1837-1985)&desc=Other+13+--+No+Title&pqatl=google|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104133631/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/baltsun/access/1864524902.html?FMT=CITE&FMTS=CITE:AI&type=historic&date=May+04,+1984&author=&pub=The+Sun+(1837-1985)&desc=Other+13+--+No+Title&pqatl=google|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 4, 2012|work=The Baltimore Sun (subscription required)|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=May 4, 1984}}</ref> In mid-June, the Rangers activated him from the disabled list.<ref>{{cite web|title=American League|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=cldOAAAAIBAJ&pg=6072,2902212&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|publisher=Spokane Chronicle|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=June 14, 1984}}</ref> On the season, Stein batted .279 with three runs scored, 12 hits, one double and three RBIs in 27 games played. Stein played 11 games at second base, three games at first base, and three games at third base. He also spent four games as the Rangers designated hitter.


Before the 1985 season, it was announced that the Texas Rangers had traded Stein to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for a ], pending a physical.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rangers pick up Stein|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=CA9RAAAAIBAJ&sjid=z8QMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3692,804971&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|agency=United Press International|work=The Telegraph-Herald|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=January 6, 1985}}</ref> The Pirates later canceled the trade after team doctors discovered a "probable ] problem" in his back.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bucks deal for Stein canceled|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=BwgOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=P24DAAAAIBAJ&pg=4936,2297125&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=January 10, 1985}}</ref> Rumors then circulated that it was possible that Steins' career would be ended by the injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=Names and Games|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-XIdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=HWMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7135,4320230&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|publisher=The Pittsburgh Press|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=January 10, 1985}}</ref> However, Stein did play 44 games with the Rangers that season, batting .253 with five runs scored, 20 hits, three doubles, one triple, one home run, and 12 RBIs. He played 11 games at third base, eight games at first base, three games at second base, and three games in right field. Stein was the team's designated hitter in six games that year. In his final season in the majors, he earned a salary of $250,000 (${{formatnum:{{Inflation|US|250000|1985}}}} inflation adjusted). At the end of the season, Texas announced that it would not re-sign Stein.<ref name="texas">{{cite web|last=Kurkjian|first=Tim|title=Stein not offered contract from Rangers|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DM&p_theme=dm&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0ED3CDB5DD3C07D0&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|work=The Dallas Morning News (subscription required)|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=October 24, 1985}}</ref> Through an agent, Stein commented that if he could not play for Texas in the upcoming season, he would retire.<ref name=texas /> Before the 1985 season, it was announced that the Texas Rangers had traded Stein to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for a ], pending a physical.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rangers pick up Stein|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=CA9RAAAAIBAJ&pg=3692,804971&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|agency=United Press International|work=The Telegraph-Herald|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=January 6, 1985}}</ref> The Pirates later canceled the trade after team doctors discovered a "probable ] problem" in his back.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bucks deal for Stein canceled|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=BwgOAAAAIBAJ&pg=4936,2297125&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=January 10, 1985}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Rumors then circulated that it was possible that Steins' career would be ended by the injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=Names and Games|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-XIdAAAAIBAJ&pg=7135,4320230&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|publisher=The Pittsburgh Press|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=January 10, 1985}}</ref> However, Stein did play 44 games with the Rangers that season, batting .253 with five runs scored, 20 hits, three doubles, one triple, one home run, and 12 RBIs. He played 11 games at third base, eight games at first base, three games at second base, and three games in right field. Stein was the team's designated hitter in six games that year. In his final season in the majors, he earned a salary of $250,000 (${{formatnum:{{Inflation|US|250000|1985}}}} inflation adjusted). At the end of the season, Texas announced that it would not re-sign Stein.<ref name="texas">{{cite web|last=Kurkjian|first=Tim|title=Stein not offered contract from Rangers|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DM&p_theme=dm&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0ED3CDB5DD3C07D0&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|work=The Dallas Morning News (subscription required)|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=October 24, 1985}}</ref> Through an agent, Stein commented that if he could not play for Texas in the upcoming season, he would retire.<ref name=texas />


==Coaching career== ==Coaching career==
In 1987, Stein ] the ] baseball team, leading them a district title with a 17–11 ].<ref name="88coach">{{cite web|last=Zizzo|first=Mike|title=Stein named to manage in the Mets system|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/orlandosentinel/access/89145519.html?dids=89145519:89145519&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jun+02,+1988&author=Mike+Zizzo+of+The+Sentinel+Staff&pub=Orlando+Sentinel&desc=ROCKLEDGE'S+STEIN+NAMED+TO+MANAGE+IN+METS+CHAIN&pqatl=google|work=Orlando Sentinel (subscription required)|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=June 2, 1988}}</ref> Stein was hired as the manager of the ] ] of the ] in 1988.<ref name=88coach /> Little Falls were minor league affiliates of the ].<ref name=88coach /> In his first professional season as a manager, Stein led Little Falls to a 39–36 record.<ref>{{cite web|title=1988 Little Falls Mets|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=23010|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 27, 2010}}</ref> Stein commented that when he became a manager it was difficult to learn pitching after all the years of being a ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Zizzo|first=Mike|title=Former major leaguer Stein finally has to adjust to Class A ball|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/orlandosentinel/access/89168431.html?dids=89168431:89168431&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+07,+1988&author=Mike+Zizzo+of+the+Sentinel+Staff&pub=Orlando+Sentinel&desc=FORMER+MAJOR-LEAGUER+STEIN+FINALLY+HAS+TO+ADJUST+TO+CLASS+A+BALL&pqatl=google|work=Orlando Sentinel (subscription required)|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=June 7, 1988}}</ref> In 1989, the New York Mets fired ], the manager of the ] ], and promoted Stein to that position.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bill Stein to manage Colombia Mets|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=DywtAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ibsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5322,1809344&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=The Rock Hill Herald|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=January 12, 1989}}</ref> At the helm of Colombia that year, Stein led them to a 73–67 record.<ref>{{cite web|title=1989 Columbia Mets|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=15587|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 27, 2010}}</ref> He also served as a ] with the ] of the ] in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|last=Zizzo|first=Mike|title=Bill Stein returns to playing utility infielder, signs with Orlando Rays|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/orlandosentinel/access/89900872.html?dids=89900872:89900872&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Oct+05,+1989&author=Mike+Zizzo+of+The+Sentinel+Staff&pub=Orlando+Sentinel&desc=BILL+STEIN+RETURNS+TO+PLAYING+UTILITY+INFIELDER+SIGNS+WITH+ORLANDO+JUICE&pqatl=google|work=Orlando Sentinel (subscription required)|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=October 5, 1989}}</ref> In 1987, Stein ] the ] baseball team, leading them a district title with a 17–11 ].<ref name="88coach">{{cite web|last=Zizzo|first=Mike|title=Stein named to manage in the Mets system|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/orlandosentinel/access/89145519.html?dids=89145519:89145519&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jun+02,+1988&author=Mike+Zizzo+of+The+Sentinel+Staff&pub=Orlando+Sentinel&desc=ROCKLEDGE%27S+STEIN+NAMED+TO+MANAGE+IN+METS+CHAIN&pqatl=google|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201101246/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/orlandosentinel/access/89145519.html?dids=89145519:89145519&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jun+02,+1988&author=Mike+Zizzo+of+The+Sentinel+Staff&pub=Orlando+Sentinel&desc=ROCKLEDGE'S+STEIN+NAMED+TO+MANAGE+IN+METS+CHAIN&pqatl=google|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 1, 2013|work=Orlando Sentinel (subscription required)|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=June 2, 1988}}</ref> Stein was hired as the manager of the ] ] of the ] in 1988.<ref name=88coach /> Little Falls were minor league affiliates of the ].<ref name=88coach /> In his first professional season as a manager, Stein led Little Falls to a 39–36 record.<ref>{{cite web|title=1988 Little Falls Mets|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=23010|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 27, 2010}}</ref> Stein commented that when he became a manager it was difficult to learn pitching after all the years of being a ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Zizzo|first=Mike|title=Former major leaguer Stein finally has to adjust to Class A ball|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/orlandosentinel/access/89168431.html?dids=89168431:89168431&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+07,+1988&author=Mike+Zizzo+of+the+Sentinel+Staff&pub=Orlando+Sentinel&desc=FORMER+MAJOR-LEAGUER+STEIN+FINALLY+HAS+TO+ADJUST+TO+CLASS+A+BALL&pqatl=google|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104133656/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/orlandosentinel/access/89168431.html?dids=89168431:89168431&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+07,+1988&author=Mike+Zizzo+of+the+Sentinel+Staff&pub=Orlando+Sentinel&desc=FORMER+MAJOR-LEAGUER+STEIN+FINALLY+HAS+TO+ADJUST+TO+CLASS+A+BALL&pqatl=google|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 4, 2012|work=Orlando Sentinel (subscription required)|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=June 7, 1988}}</ref> In 1989, the New York Mets fired ], the manager of the ] ], and promoted Stein to that position.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bill Stein to manage Colombia Mets|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=DywtAAAAIBAJ&pg=5322,1809344&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|work=The Rock Hill Herald|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=January 12, 1989}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> At the helm of Colombia that year, Stein led them to a 73–67 record.<ref>{{cite web|title=1989 Columbia Mets|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=15587|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 27, 2010}}</ref> He also served as a ] with the ] of the ] in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|last=Zizzo|first=Mike|title=Bill Stein returns to playing utility infielder, signs with Orlando Rays|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/orlandosentinel/access/89900872.html?dids=89900872:89900872&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Oct+05,+1989&author=Mike+Zizzo+of+The+Sentinel+Staff&pub=Orlando+Sentinel&desc=BILL+STEIN+RETURNS+TO+PLAYING+UTILITY+INFIELDER+SIGNS+WITH+ORLANDO+JUICE&pqatl=google|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104133828/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/orlandosentinel/access/89900872.html?dids=89900872:89900872&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Oct+05,+1989&author=Mike+Zizzo+of+The+Sentinel+Staff&pub=Orlando+Sentinel&desc=BILL+STEIN+RETURNS+TO+PLAYING+UTILITY+INFIELDER+SIGNS+WITH+ORLANDO+JUICE&pqatl=google|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 4, 2012|work=Orlando Sentinel (subscription required)|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=October 5, 1989}}</ref>

⚫ Stein continued to manage the Columbia Mets in 1990, leading them to an 83–60 record.<ref>{{cite web|title=1990 Columbia Mets|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=15588|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 27, 2010}}</ref> The Mets had the best record in the ] that season.<ref>{{cite web|title=1990 South Atlantic League|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/league.cgi?id=13903|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 27, 2010}}</ref> In 1991, Stein was hired to be the manager of the ] of the ].<ref>{{cite web|title=M's could count on Bend skipper|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=qaIpAAAAIBAJ&sjid=1_ADAAAAIBAJ&pg=6522,2536428&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|publisher=The Spokesman-Review|accessdate=November 27, 2010|date=July 23, 1990}}</ref> The non-affiliated Bucks had a record of 30–46 with Stein as the manager.<ref>{{cite web|title=1991 Bend Bucks|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=12028|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 28, 2010}}</ref> He was hired to be the manager of the ] in 1992.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jones sparks Reds coming off the bench|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=CR&z=CRGB&p_theme=cr&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAFE66D2AB0F54F&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|work=The Gazette (subscription required)|accessdate=November 28, 2010|date=April 19, 1992}}</ref> Clinton was the Class-A affiliate of the ] at the time.<ref name="clinton">{{cite web|title=1992 Clinton Giants|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=15401|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 28, 2010}}</ref> Stein led Clinton to a 59–79 record that year.<ref name=clinton /> After considering taking a year off of baseball in 1994, Stein eventually accepted the managerial position with the ] ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Small team, big dream It might be the minors...but it's all major fun|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=ST&s_site=dfw&p_multi=ST&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAF8F96C22469F4&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|work=Fort Worth Star-Telegram (subscription required)|accessdate=November 28, 2010|date=August 21, 1994}}</ref>


⚫ Stein continued to manage the Columbia Mets in 1990, leading them to an 83–60 record.<ref>{{cite web|title=1990 Columbia Mets|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=15588|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 27, 2010}}</ref> The Mets had the best record in the ] that season.<ref>{{cite web|title=1990 South Atlantic League|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/league.cgi?id=13903|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 27, 2010}}</ref> In 1991, Stein was hired to be the manager of the ] of the ].<ref>{{cite web|title=M's could count on Bend skipper|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=qaIpAAAAIBAJ&pg=6522,2536428&dq=bill+stein&hl=en|publisher=The Spokesman-Review|access-date=November 27, 2010|date=July 23, 1990}}</ref> The non-affiliated Bucks had a record of 30–46 with Stein as the manager.<ref>{{cite web|title=1991 Bend Bucks|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=12028|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 28, 2010}}</ref> He was hired to be the manager of the ] in 1992.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jones sparks Reds coming off the bench|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=CR&z=CRGB&p_theme=cr&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAFE66D2AB0F54F&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|work=The Gazette (subscription required)|access-date=November 28, 2010|date=April 19, 1992}}</ref> Clinton was the Class-A affiliate of the ] at the time.<ref name="clinton">{{cite web|title=1992 Clinton Giants|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=15401|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 28, 2010}}</ref> Stein led Clinton to a 59–79 record that year.<ref name=clinton /> After considering taking a year off of baseball in 1994, Stein eventually accepted the managerial position with the ] ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Small team, big dream It might be the minors...but it's all major fun|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=ST&s_site=dfw&p_multi=ST&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAF8F96C22469F4&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|work=Fort Worth Star-Telegram (subscription required)|access-date=November 28, 2010|date=August 21, 1994}}</ref>
He recently{{when?|date=January 2019}} relocated and lives in Palm Coast Florida, where he has been an infielder in the Flagler (County) Senior Softball League.{{cn|date=January 2019}}


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American baseball player (born 1947) For other people with the same name, see William Stein (disambiguation).

Baseball player
Bill Stein
Bill Stein in 1978Stein with the Seattle Mariners in 1978
Third baseman / Second baseman
Born: (1947-01-21) January 21, 1947 (age 77)
Battle Creek, Michigan, U.S.
Batted: RightThrew: Right
MLB debut
September 6, 1972, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Last MLB appearance
October 6, 1985, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
Batting average.267
Home runs44
Runs batted in311
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Teams

William Allen Stein (born January 21, 1947) is an American former professional baseball player and manager. His playing career spanned 17 seasons, 14 of which were spent in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the St. Louis Cardinals (1972–1973), the Chicago White Sox (1974–1976), the Seattle Mariners (1977–1980), and the Texas Rangers (1981–1985). Over his career in the majors Stein batted .267 with 122 doubles, 18 triples, 44 home runs, and 311 runs batted in (RBIs) in 959 games played. Stein played numerous fielding positions over his major league career, including third base, second base, first base, left field, right field, and shortstop. He also spent significant time as a pinch hitter.

Early life

Stein was born on January 21, 1947, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Stein attended Cocoa High School in Cocoa, Florida and Brevard Community College, from where he was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles during the 33 round of the 1968 Major League Baseball draft. Stein did not sign with the Orioles. He began attending Southern Illinois University in 1969. As a member of the school's baseball team, he batted .396 and was named an All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association. Stein was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth round of the 1969 Major League Baseball draft.

Playing career

St. Louis Cardinals

In 1969, Stein began his professional baseball career in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league organization. The Cardinals assigned him to the Tulsa Oilers, who were their Triple-A affiliates at the time. With the Oilers, Stein batted .295 with 24 runs scored, 54 hits, 11 doubles, five triples, one home run, and 20 runs batted in (RBIs) in 62 games played. Defensively, Stein played 31 games at second base, 14 games at third base, and five games at shortstop. During the 1970 season, the Cardinals assigned Stein to the Double-A level to play with the Arkansas Travelers of the Texas League. In 114 games played that year, he batted .289 with 124 hits, 21 doubles, two triples, and eight home runs. In the field, Stein played second base and outfield. In 1971, Stein was promoted to the Triple-A level. He spent the entire season with the Tulsa Oilers, where he batted .272 with 50 runs scored, 106 hits, 106 hits, 22 doubles, four triples, eight home runs, and 67 RBIs in 103 games played. Stein pitched a game that season, after Tulsa's starting pitcher was ejected from the game after throwing the ball at the umpire. In six innings, he gave-up eight hits, and three runs (all earned). He played the majority of the season in the outfield, but also spent limited time at third base, first base, and shortstop.

To start the 1972 season, Stein was a member of the Triple-A Tulsa Oilers. With Tulsa that year, he batted .278 with 100 hits, 26 doubles, four triples, five home runs, and 36 RBIs in 103 games played. Stein was a September call-up for the St. Louis cardinals that year. He made his debut in Major League Baseball (MLB) on September 6, 1972, against the Philadelphia Phillies. He got his first hit in that game, which was a home run in the ninth inning. He played 14 games in the majors that year, batting .314 with two runs scored, 11 hits, one triple, two home runs, and three RBIs. Defensively in the majors, he was positioned at third base, left field, and right field.

During spring training in 1973, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune labeled Stein as the Cardinals candidate for pinch hitting off the bench. He made the Cardinals Opening Day roster that year. He made his season debut on April 6 as a pinch hitter, going hitless in one at-bat against the Pittsburgh Pirates. His first hit of the season came on April 17, against the Pirates. In August, Stein was sent down to the minor leagues and was replaced on the Cardinals major league roster by outfielder Héctor Cruz. In the minors, he played with the Triple-A Tulsa Oilers, where he batted .289 with 23 hits, two doubles, and one triple in 21 games played. While in the majors that season, Stein compiled a .218 batting average with four runs scored, 12 hits, two doubles, and two RBIs in 32 games played. On defense with the Cardinals, he played right field, left field, third base, and first base.

Chicago White Sox

On September 25, Stein was traded by the St. Louis Cardinals to the California Angels in exchange for Jerry DaVanon. California then traded Stein to the Chicago White Sox on April 3, 1974, before he made an appearance in the Angels organization. In return, the White Sox sent Steve Blateric to California. Stein started the 1974 season in the White Sox minor league system with the Triple-A Iowa Oaks. In 135 games with Iowa, he batted .326 with 107 runs scored, 178 hits, 32 doubles, eight triples, 16 home runs, and 76 RBIs. Stein led the American Association in hits; was second in runs scored, plate appearances (594), at-bats (554), and doubles; and was tied for second in triples. He was called up by Chicago in September. Stein made his season debut on September 13, against the California Angels, getting no hits in four at-bats. His first hit of the season came the day after, against California. In the majors that year, Stein batted .276 with five runs scored, 12 hits, one double, and five RBIs in 13 games played.

Stein spent his first full season in the majors during the 1975 season. His season debut came on April 16, against the Texas Rangers, where in one at-bat he went hitless. In June, Stein was named the starting third baseman after Bill Melton, who was Chicago's regular third baseman, was benched for poor hitting. Stein also played back-up for second baseman Jorge Orta over the season. On July 20, in the second game of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers, Stein hit his first career grand slam. On the season, Stein batted .270 with 23 runs scored, 61 hits, seven doubles, one triple, three home runs, and 21 RBIs in 76 games played. In the field, he played 28 games at second base, 24 games at third base, and one game in left field. Stein also played 18 games that year at the designated hitter spot in the lineup.

Stein played his final season with the Chicago White Sox in 1976. On August 17, in the first game of a doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox, he hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning to score Pat Kelly. In August, United Press International noted that it was the first time in his major league career that Stein was getting a chance to start regularly. During the season, he compiled a .268 batting average with 32 runs scored, 105 hits, 15 doubles, two triples, four home runs, and 36 RBIs in 117 games played. Stein played 58 games at second base, 58 games at third base, one game at first base, one game in right field, and one game at shortstop. He was also the designated hitter in one game during that season.

Seattle Mariners

"The only thing Darrell Johnson, the Mariners manager told me is to work at third base You get worn out if you just sit on the bench. I found it much easier to play every day."

—The Associated Press interviewing Stein in March 1977 on the subject of his new team, the Mariners.

During the 1976 Major League Baseball expansion draft, Stein was selected by the Seattle Mariners, who took him with their third pick in the draft. Stein stated he was "glad" that the Mariners drafted him, because he did not like playing at Comiskey Park, the home of his previous team, the Chicago White Sox. He was profiled by the Associated Press during spring training in 1977, and was interviewed about his new team and his unique versatility in the field. Stein mentioned to the reporter that although he had played a wide variety of positions in the past, he hoped he would get a chance to be the Mariners starting third baseman. In a win against the Boston Red Sox on May 3, Stein hit two home runs in the same game. In June, Stein commented on how he liked starting every day at third base for the Mariners. The Mariners manager, Darrell Johnson, praised Stein for playing "good ball" with Seattle. On July 8, in a game against the Minnesota Twins, Stein had another two-home run performance, his second of the season. In early-September, Stein got hit in the shoulder by a baseball, which was later revealed to have caused a hairline fracture. With the Mariners that year, he batted .259 with 53 runs scored, 144 hits, 26 doubles, five triples, 13 home runs, and 67 RBIs in 151 games played. Defensively, the vast majority of his games (147) were played at third base, but he also played limited time at shortstop. He led the American League in putouts by a third baseman with 146. Stein was also fifth in the league in defensive games at third base.

Stein, circa 1977

Before the start of the 1978 season, Stein re-signed with the Seattle Mariners. His contract meant he was now signed through the 1980 season. In May 1978, he bruised his left hand, which caused him to miss some playing time. On August 25, he broke up Dennis Martínez's potential no-hitter in the seventh inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles. On August 28, in a game against the Boston Red Sox, Stein had a season-high four hits. On the season, he batted .261 with 41 runs scored, 105 hits, 24 doubles, four triples, four home runs, and 37 RBIs in 114 games played. In the field, Stein played 67 games at third base, 17 games at second base, and three games at shortstop. His 24 errors at third base was second in the American League.

Early into the 1979 season, Stein was placed on the disabled list after suffering a rib injury. Charlie Beamon, Jr. was called up from the minor leagues to replace Stein during his injury. In late June, the Mariners activated Stein from the disabled list. By the time he had returned, the Mariners had already positioned Dan Meyer at his position, so Stein filled in at second base during his first game back. That year, Stein batted .248 with 28 runs scored, 62 hits, nine doubles, two triples, seven home runs, and 27 RBIs in 88 games played. As a fielder, he played 67 games at third base, 17 games at second base, and three games at shortstop.

Stein's final season with the Seattle Mariners would come in 1980. On April 29, against the Minnesota Twins, Stein had a season high four hit game. He matched that high on July 26, against the Toronto Blue Jays. On July 28, Stein broke up a no-hit bid by Cleveland Indians pitcher Len Barker. In his final season with the Mariners, Stein batted .268 with 16 runs scored, 53 hits, five doubles, one triple, five home runs, and 27 RBIs in 67 games played. Defensively, he played 34 games at third base, 14 games at second base, and eight games at first base. He also played five games that season as Seattle's designated hitter.

Texas Rangers

In December 1980, Stein was signed as a free agent by the Texas Rangers. Stein made his Rangers debut on April 14, 1981, against the Cleveland Indians. In that game, he got one hit in two at-bats. In May, Stein set an American League record by recording seven consecutive pinch hits. Through June, Stein had a .441 batting average. On the season, Stein batted .330 with 21 runs scored, 38 hits, six doubles, two home runs, and 22 RBIs in 53 games played. In the field, he played 20 games at first base, seven games at third base, seven games in left field, three games at second base, one game in right field, and one game at shortstop.

On April 16, 1982, in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Stein hit a game-winning double in the top of the ninth inning. In June, while playing against his former team, the Seattle Mariners, Stein praised their pitching staff. In 85 games that year, Stein batted .239, the lowest average of his career since the 1972 season where he played with the St. Louis Cardinals. He also compiled 14 runs scored, 44 hits, eight doubles, one home run, and 16 RBIs. In the field, he played 34 games at second base, 28 games at third base, six games at shortstop, two games at first base, and one game in left field. Stein also was the designated hitter during three games.

In March 1983, Stein praised the Texas Rangers new manager, Doug Rader, for working on the game in a "serious" way. On May 18, in a game against the Cleveland Indians, Stein was brought in as a pinch hitter during the 14 inning, and proceeded to get the game-winning hit for the Rangers. With Texas that year, he batted .310 with 21 runs scored, 72 hits, 15 doubles, one triple, two home runs, and 33 RBIs in 78 games played. Stein played the majority of his games at second base, but also played first base and third base. He was used as the Rangers designated hitter in six contests that year. After the season, Stein spoke out against a transaction that the Rangers made, trading Jim Sundberg to the Milwaukee Brewers, calling him a "mainstay of the organization".

In 1984, the Associated Press stated that Stein was one of the American League's best pinch hitters. Early into the season, he injured his wrist, which caused him to miss some playing time. In mid-June, the Rangers activated him from the disabled list. On the season, Stein batted .279 with three runs scored, 12 hits, one double and three RBIs in 27 games played. Stein played 11 games at second base, three games at first base, and three games at third base. He also spent four games as the Rangers designated hitter.

Before the 1985 season, it was announced that the Texas Rangers had traded Stein to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for a player to be named later, pending a physical. The Pirates later canceled the trade after team doctors discovered a "probable disc problem" in his back. Rumors then circulated that it was possible that Steins' career would be ended by the injury. However, Stein did play 44 games with the Rangers that season, batting .253 with five runs scored, 20 hits, three doubles, one triple, one home run, and 12 RBIs. He played 11 games at third base, eight games at first base, three games at second base, and three games in right field. Stein was the team's designated hitter in six games that year. In his final season in the majors, he earned a salary of $250,000 ($708,230 inflation adjusted). At the end of the season, Texas announced that it would not re-sign Stein. Through an agent, Stein commented that if he could not play for Texas in the upcoming season, he would retire.

Coaching career

In 1987, Stein coached the Rockledge High School baseball team, leading them a district title with a 17–11 record. Stein was hired as the manager of the Class A-Short Season Little Falls Mets of the New York–Penn League in 1988. Little Falls were minor league affiliates of the New York Mets. In his first professional season as a manager, Stein led Little Falls to a 39–36 record. Stein commented that when he became a manager it was difficult to learn pitching after all the years of being a position player. In 1989, the New York Mets fired Butch Hobson, the manager of the Class-A Columbia Mets, and promoted Stein to that position. At the helm of Colombia that year, Stein led them to a 73–67 record. He also served as a player-coach with the Orlando Juice of the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1989.

Stein continued to manage the Columbia Mets in 1990, leading them to an 83–60 record. The Mets had the best record in the South Atlantic League that season. In 1991, Stein was hired to be the manager of the Bend Bucks of the Northwest League. The non-affiliated Bucks had a record of 30–46 with Stein as the manager. He was hired to be the manager of the Clinton Giants in 1992. Clinton was the Class-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants at the time. Stein led Clinton to a 59–79 record that year. After considering taking a year off of baseball in 1994, Stein eventually accepted the managerial position with the independent league Tyler WildCatters.

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