Casper Asbjornson

Born: 6/19/1909 in Concord, MA, USA

Died: 1/21/1970 in Williamsport, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-09-17 | Final Game: 1932-08-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 196 lbs

Full name: Robert Anthony Asbjornson

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Biography

Casper Asbjornson was a professional baseball player born in 1909, who played in the Major Leagues from 1928 until 1932. Primarily serving as a position player, Asbjornson participated in a total of 97 games during his career, where he showcased his skills in a competitive era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 52 hits, including one home run, and drove in 27 runs, achieving a batting average of .235. His performance, while modest by some standards, contributed to the teams he played for during a time when the sport was evolving and gaining popularity. Asbjornson's career spanned a critical period in baseball history, and he was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future stars. Despite not being a prominent figure in the annals of baseball history, his dedication to the game and the experience he gained on the field reflect the spirit of many players of his time. He retired in 1932, leaving behind a legacy as a hardworking athlete in the early days of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
97	221	19	52	10	1	1	27	0	9	45	0.235	0.272	0.303	0.575	-378.4

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OBP .272 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.575 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1928	BOS	AL	6	16	0	3	1	0	0	1	1	1	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0
1929	BOS	AL	17	29	1	3	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.103	—	—	—	—	0.0
1931	CIN	NL	45	118	13	36	7	1	0	22	7	23	0.305	.276 (+10%)	.338 (+3%)	.388 (-2%)	.726 (+1%)	11.1
1932	CIN	NL	29	58	5	10	2	0	1	4	0	15	0.172	.275 (-37%)	.335 (-44%)	.391 (-34%)	.726 (-39%)	-389.6