Bob Allison

Born: 7/11/1934 in Raytown, MO, USA

Died: 4/9/1995 in Rio Verde, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-09-16 | Final Game: 1970-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: William Robert Allison

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Biography

Bob Allison was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball during the late 1950s through the early 1970s, known for his power-hitting and versatility as a position player. Born in 1934, Allison made his debut on April 14, 1958, and played until September 29, 1970. Over the course of his career, he participated in 1,541 games, accumulating 1,281 hits and 256 home runs, along with 796 RBIs. His batting average stood at .255, and he showcased his speed on the base paths with 84 stolen bases. Allison's contributions to the game earned him three All-Star selections, marking him as one of the standout players of his era. Allison played during a transformative time in baseball, a period characterized by the increasing importance of power hitters and the evolving strategies of the game. His ability to combine speed and power made him a valuable asset to his teams, allowing him to leave a lasting impact on the league. Known for his strong arm and defensive skills, Allison was not only a threat at the plate but also a reliable presence in the outfield. His legacy remains significant as he helped shape the competitive landscape of baseball during an era that embraced the rise of offensive prowess.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1541	5032	811	1281	216	53	256	796	84	795	1033	0.255	0.358	0.471	0.829	20724.2

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.

Career SLG .471 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — +24.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.829 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — +19.5% above 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
1958	WSN	AL	11	35	1	7	1	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	WSN	AL	150	570	83	149	18	9	30	85	13	60	92	0.261	.256 (+2%)	.323 (+3%)	.392 (+23%)	.715 (+14%)	1512.7
1960	WSN	AL	144	501	79	126	30	3	15	69	11	92	94	0.251	.255 (-1%)	.323 (+13%)	.387 (+7%)	.711 (+10%)	1247.4
1961	MIN	AL	159	556	83	136	21	3	29	105	2	103	100	0.245	.258 (-5%)	.328 (+11%)	.399 (+13%)	.727 (+12%)	1584.7
1962	MIN	AL	149	519	102	138	24	8	29	102	8	84	115	0.266	.257 (+3%)	.326 (+14%)	.393 (+30%)	.719 (+22%)	2461.1
1963	MIN	AL	148	527	99	143	25	4	35	91	6	90	109	0.271	.246 (+10%)	.308 (+22%)	.371 (+43%)	.680 (+34%)	3613.7
1964	MIN	AL	149	492	90	141	27	4	32	86	10	92	99	0.287	.250 (+14%)	.312 (+29%)	.377 (+46%)	.690 (+39%)	4037.4
1965	MIN	AL	135	438	71	102	14	5	23	78	10	73	114	0.233	.245 (-5%)	.310 (+10%)	.371 (+20%)	.682 (+15%)	1373.4
1966	MIN	AL	70	168	34	37	6	1	8	19	6	30	34	0.220	.248 (-11%)	.309 (+11%)	.376 (+9%)	.685 (+10%)	380.0
1967	MIN	AL	153	496	73	128	21	6	24	75	6	74	114	0.258	.242 (+6%)	.306 (+16%)	.357 (+31%)	.663 (+24%)	2418.6
1968	MIN	AL	145	469	63	116	16	8	22	52	9	52	98	0.247	.236 (+4%)	.298 (+8%)	.340 (+34%)	.638 (+22%)	1803.2
1969	MIN	AL	81	189	18	43	8	2	8	27	2	29	39	0.228	.248 (-8%)	.320 (+4%)	.369 (+13%)	.689 (+9%)	327.3
1970	MIN	AL	47	72	15	15	5	0	1	7	1	14	20	0.208	.253 (-18%)	.325 (+6%)	.385 (-17%)	.711 (-7%)	-35.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
10	26	3	2	1	0	1	3	3	10	0.077

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1970	ALCS	MIN	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000
1969	ALCS	MIN	2	8	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.000
1965	WS	MIN	5	16	3	2	1	1	2	2	9	0.125

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	145	133	1060	80	17	90
OF	1320	1243	2486	82	67	18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1958	WS1	OF	11	10	24	0	0	0
1959	WS1	OF	149	147	333	8	9	1
1960	WS1	1B	4	2	21	3	0	1
1960	WS1	OF	140	133	290	10	11	3
1961	MIN	1B	18	16	117	4	2	9
1961	MIN	OF	150	141	300	14	8	3
1962	MIN	OF	147	142	287	10	7	1
1963	MIN	OF	147	145	326	11	10	4
1964	MIN	1B	93	90	715	55	11	63
1964	MIN	OF	61	45	114	3	1	1
1965	MIN	1B	3	1	16	1	0	1
1965	MIN	OF	122	117	231	11	7	4
1966	MIN	OF	56	47	86	3	3	0
1967	MIN	OF	145	144	220	6	5	0
1968	MIN	1B	17	17	150	12	2	14
1968	MIN	OF	117	110	166	4	6	0
1969	MIN	1B	3	0	5	1	0	0
1969	MIN	OF	58	53	91	2	0	1
1970	MIN	1B	7	7	36	4	2	2
1970	MIN	OF	17	9	18	0	0	0