Bob Barton

Born: 7/30/1941 in Norwood, OH, USA

Died: 1/15/2018 in Vista, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-17 | Final Game: 1974-07-30

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

Full name: Robert Wilbur Barton

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Biography

Bob Barton was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1965 to 1974. Born in 1941, Barton played primarily as a position player and appeared in 393 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded 237 hits, including 9 home runs, and drove in 66 runs, finishing with a batting average of .226. Known for his versatility on the field, Barton contributed to various teams by showcasing his skills in multiple positions. Barton played in an era characterized by significant changes in the game, as the 1960s and early 1970s saw the transition from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. Despite facing fierce competition, he made a name for himself as a reliable player. Known for his grit and determination, Barton also displayed some speed, totaling 3 stolen bases throughout his career. His tenure in baseball, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, reflected the dedication and resilience that defined many players of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
393	1049	54	237	31	3	9	66	3	87	168	0.226	0.287	0.287	0.574	-2714.9

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career SLG .287 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.574 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 16.0% 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
1965	SFG	NL	4	7	1	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.571	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	SFG	NL	43	91	1	16	2	1	0	3	0	5	5	0.176	.248 (-29%)	.309 (-30%)	.376 (-42%)	.685 (-36%)	-555.0
1967	SFG	NL	7	19	0	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	SFG	NL	46	92	4	24	2	0	0	5	0	7	18	0.261	.236 (+10%)	.298 (+4%)	.340 (-17%)	.638 (-7%)	-88.4
1969	SFG	NL	49	106	5	18	2	0	0	1	0	9	19	0.170	.248 (-32%)	.320 (-25%)	.369 (-49%)	.689 (-38%)	-646.2
1970	SDP	NL	61	188	15	41	6	0	4	16	1	15	37	0.218	.253 (-14%)	.325 (-15%)	.385 (-19%)	.711 (-17%)	-559.5
1971	SDP	NL	121	376	23	94	17	2	5	23	0	35	49	0.250	.249 (avg)	.316 (avg)	.365 (-5%)	.682 (-3%)	-159.9
1972	SDP	NL	29	88	1	17	1	0	0	9	2	2	19	0.193	.243 (-21%)	.310 (-33%)	.353 (-42%)	.664 (-38%)	-530.0
1973	CIN	NL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	SDP	NL	30	81	4	19	1	0	0	7	0	13	19	0.235	.256 (-9%)	.324 (+3%)	.369 (-33%)	.693 (-16%)	-175.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	380	317	1986	185	28	30

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1965	SFN	C	2	1	13	0	0	0
1966	SFN	C	39	26	161	19	1	4
1967	SFN	C	7	5	33	3	0	0
1968	SFN	C	45	27	194	23	1	4
1969	SFN	C	49	33	186	9	3	3
1970	SDN	C	59	57	347	28	2	5
1971	SDN	C	119	111	698	67	15	10
1972	SDN	C	29	29	170	13	2	1
1973	CIN	C	2	0	5	0	0	0
1974	SDN	C	29	28	179	23	4	3