Bob Beall, baseball player, 1975-1980

Bob Beall

Born: 4/24/1948 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-05-12 | Final Game: 1980-09-23

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Brooks Beall

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Biography

Bob Beall, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1980. As a position player, Beall showcased his talents over 148 games, where he accumulated 54 hits, including one home run, and drove in 18 RBIs. His career batting average settled at .231, complemented by four stolen bases, reflecting both his ability to make contact and his speed on the base paths. Beall's playing career took place during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving in terms of player dynamics and strategies. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions as a versatile player exemplified the role of supporting athletes during a time when the game was becoming increasingly competitive and integrated. After retiring in 1980, Beall's experiences in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the importance of every player in the larger narrative of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
148 234 32 54 12 0 1 18 4 45 41 0.231 0.355 0.295 0.649 24.8

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OBP .355 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +8.5% above league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.649 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 8.7% 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
1975 ATL NL 20 31 2 7 2 0 0 1 0 6 9 0.226 — — — — 0.0
1978 ATL NL 108 185 29 45 8 0 1 16 4 36 27 0.243 .257 (-6%) .323 (+14%) .378 (-20%) .702 (-5%) 24.8
1979 ATL NL 17 15 1 2 2 0 0 1 0 3 4 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1980 PIT NL 3 3 0 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
1B 51 37 341 29 5 29
OF 8 4 7 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1975 ATL 1B 8 6 57 4 1 6
1978 ATL 1B 40 30 275 24 4 23
1978 ATL OF 8 4 7 0 0 0
1979 ATL 1B 3 1 9 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 51
Left Field 6
Center Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oregon State University Corvallis OR 1968, 1969, 1970