Bob Addis

Born: 11/6/1925 in Mineral, OH, USA

Died: 11/15/2016 in Mentor, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-09-01 | Final Game: 1953-06-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Robert Gordon Addis

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Biography

Bob Addis was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. Born in 1925, he played primarily as a position player from 1950 until his last game on June 12, 1953. Throughout his career, Addis appeared in 208 games, where he showcased his abilities as a skilled hitter with a commendable batting average of .281. He recorded 150 hits, including 2 home runs, and contributed 47 RBIs to his teams. His speed on the bases was evident as he notched 8 stolen bases, reflecting a dynamic aspect of his playing style. Addis's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the post-war era when the game was regaining popularity and players were returning from military service. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Addis's solid performance in the field and at the plate left an indelible mark on the teams he played for. His contributions during a competitive era helped shape the game and provided a glimpse into the talent that defined Major League Baseball in the early 1950s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
208	534	70	150	22	2	2	47	8	37	47	0.281	0.327	0.341	0.668	-376.7

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.668 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1950	BSN	NL	16	28	7	7	1	0	0	2	1	3	5	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	BSN	NL	85	199	23	55	7	0	1	24	3	9	10	0.276	.260 (+6%)	.336 (-9%)	.385 (-15%)	.721 (-12%)	-469.3
1952	CHC	NL	93	292	38	86	13	2	1	20	4	23	30	0.295	.252 (+17%)	.326 (+6%)	.369 (-2%)	.696 (+2%)	92.6
1953	CHC	NL	10	12	2	2	1	0	0	1	0	2	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	PIT	NL	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0