Bill Madlock

Oct 2, 1983 Philadelphia, Pa

Bill Madlock won his 4th batting title, as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-0 at Veterans Stadium.

Madlock did not play in the game, but finished his season the previous day with 1 at bat and no hits, before being pulled from the game for Richie Hebner (3B)

Madlock finished the season with a .323 batting average

Madlock had previously won the batting title in 1975 (.354 ba), 1976 (.339 ba) and 1981(.341 ba)

Madlock was a 3-time All-Star playing for

• Texas Rangers (1973)
• Chicago Cubs (1974-1976)
• San Francisco Giants (1977-1979)
• Pittsburgh Pirates (1979-1985)
• Los Angeles Dodgers (1985-1987)
• Detroit Tigers (1987)
• Lotte Orions - Japan (1988)