Bo Belinsky, baseball player, 1962-1970

Bo Belinsky

Born: 12/7/1936 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 11/23/2001 in Las Vegas, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-18 | Final Game: 1970-05-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 191 lbs

Full name: Robert Belinsky

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Biography

Bo Belinsky was a professional baseball pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during the 1960s. Born in 1936, Belinsky's career spanned from 1962 to 1970, during which he showcased his talents on the mound with a record of 28 wins and 51 losses. He finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.1 and recorded 476 strikeouts, along with 2 saves. Belinsky played in an era that was marked by a transition in pitching styles and the emergence of powerful hitters, making his achievements noteworthy as he navigated the competitive landscape of the time. Known for his charismatic personality both on and off the field, Belinsky became a cultural icon in baseball, particularly for his flamboyant lifestyle and memorable performances. He played a significant role in the development of the Los Angeles Angels, the team he was primarily associated with early in his career. Belinsky's contributions to the game extended beyond statistics; he was part of the fabric of baseball in the 1960s, representing a generation of players who helped shape the modern game. His legacy endures as a symbol of the vibrant, transformative era of baseball during his playing years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
28 51 146 102 14 4 2 665.3 603 303 61 333 476 4.10 0

Career ERA 4.10 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — 13.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1962 LAA AL 10 11 33 31 5 3 1 187.3 149 74 122 145 3.56 3.96 (+10%) -527.9
1963 LAA AL 2 9 13 13 2 0 0 76.7 78 49 35 60 5.75 3.46 (-66%) -1977.5
1964 LAA AL 9 8 23 22 4 1 0 135.3 120 43 49 91 2.86 3.58 (+20%) 1157.1
1965 PHI NL 4 9 30 14 3 0 1 109.7 103 59 48 71 4.84 3.50 (-38%) -2079.6
1966 PHI NL 0 2 9 1 0 0 0 15.3 14 5 5 8 2.93 3.52 (+17%) -807.2
1967 HOU NL 3 9 27 18 0 0 0 115.3 112 60 54 80 4.68 3.30 (-42%) -2401.6
1969 PIT NL 0 3 8 3 0 0 0 17.7 17 9 14 15 4.58 3.61 (-27%) -288.3
1970 CIN NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 8.0 10 4 6 6 4.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
148 206 8 27 1 0 0 6 0 14 70 0.131 0.186 0.136 0.322 -399.8

Career AVG .131 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 47.4% below league average.

Career OBP .186 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 63.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.322 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 53.4% 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
1962 LAA AL 34 60 1 10 0 0 0 2 0 7 24 0.167 .257 (-35%) .326 (-22%) .393 (-58%) .719 (-42%) -399.8
1963 LAA AL 13 27 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 11 0.074 — — — — 0.0
1964 LAA AL 23 42 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 2 11 0.095 — — — — 0.0
1965 PHI NL 31 32 3 6 0 0 0 1 0 1 9 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1966 PHI NL 9 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1967 HOU NL 27 39 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 13 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1969 PIT NL 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 CIN NL 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 146 102 21 97 11 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 LAA P 33 31 6 30 4 2
1963 LAA P 13 13 2 16 0 1
1964 LAA P 23 22 4 17 1 2
1965 PHI P 30 14 5 17 4 1
1966 PHI P 9 1 0 3 0 0
1967 HOU P 27 18 3 11 2 0
1969 PIT P 8 3 1 3 0 0
1970 CIN P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 146