Bobby Balcena

Born: 8/1/1925 in San Pedro, CA, USA

Died: 1/5/1990 in San Pedro, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-09-16 | Final Game: 1956-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Robert Rudolph Balcena

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Biography

Bobby Balcena, born in 1925, made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player during the 1956 season. His career, while limited, is notable for its context within a transformative era of baseball. Debuting on September 16, 1956, Balcena was part of a league that was beginning to see the effects of integration, with African American and Latin American players making significant impacts on the game. Despite his aspirations in the sport, Balcena's time in the majors was short-lived, spanning only 7 games. During this stretch, he did not record a hit, home run, or run batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. While his statistical contributions may appear minimal, Balcena's journey to the big leagues reflects the broader narrative of perseverance and the diverse fabric of baseball during the mid-20th century. His experience serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by many players in that era, underscoring the competitive nature of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1956	CIN	NL	7	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1956	CIN	OF	2	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2