Bill Almon was a professional baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was born on November 21, 1952, in Providence, Rhode Island, and attended Brown University. Almon was a versatile player who could play multiple positions, including shortstop, third base, and outfield.
Almon was drafted first overall by the San Diego Padres in the 1974 Major League Baseball draft. He made his debut with the Padres in 1974 and played with them until 1977. During his time with the Padres, Almon played primarily at shortstop and was known for his solid defense. He also showed some offensive potential, hitting .254 with 10 home runs and 60 RBIs in 1976.
In 1978, Almon was traded to the Chicago White Sox, where he played for three seasons. He continued to play primarily at shortstop and was a reliable defender. However, his offensive production declined during his time with the White Sox, and he hit just .236 with 5 home runs and 44 RBIs in 1980.
After the 1980 season, Almon was traded to the Montreal Expos. He played for the Expos for two seasons, primarily as a utility player. He played all over the field, including shortstop, third base, second base, and outfield. Almon's offensive production improved during his time with the Expos, and he hit .276 with 5 home runs and 43 RBIs in 1981.
In 1983, Almon signed with the New York Mets as a free agent. He played for the Mets for two seasons, primarily as a utility player. He played all over the field, including shortstop, third base, second base, and outfield. Almon's offensive production declined during his time with the Mets, and he hit just .223 with 2 home runs and 20 RBIs in 1984.
After the 1984 season, Almon was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for the Pirates for two seasons, primarily as a utility player. He played all over the field, including shortstop, third base, second base, and outfield. Almon's offensive production improved during his time with the Pirates, and he hit .273 with 4 home runs and 29 RBIs in 1986.
In 1987, Almon signed with the Oakland Athletics as a free agent. He played for the Athletics for one season, primarily as a utility player. He played all over the field, including shortstop, third base, second base, and outfield. Almon's offensive production declined during his time with the Athletics, and he hit just .208 with 1 home run and 10 RBIs in 1987.
After the 1987 season, Almon became a free agent again and signed with the New York Yankees. He played for the Yankees for one season, primarily as a utility player. He played all over the field, including shortstop, third base, second base, and outfield. Almon's offensive production declined even further during his time with the Yankees, and he hit just .156 with 0 home runs and 5 RBIs in 1988.
Almon retired after the 1988 season, finishing his career with a .254 batting average, 31 home runs, and 291 RBIs. He was known for his versatility and solid defense, but
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