Bruce Bochte

Born: 11/12/1950 in Pasadena, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-07-19 | Final Game: 1986-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Bruce Anton Bochte

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Biography

Bruce Bochte was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1986. Born in 1950, Bochte played primarily as a position player and participated in 1,538 games throughout his career. He accumulated 1,478 hits, achieving a commendable batting average of .282. Known for his consistent hitting, he recorded 100 home runs and drove in 658 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. Bochte also displayed speed on the bases, amassing 43 stolen bases over his career. Bochte was selected as an All-Star during his tenure, highlighting his impact during a competitive era in baseball. He played for several teams, including the Seattle Mariners and the California Angels, and was known for his versatility and solid defensive skills. His career spanned the period of transition in baseball, where players began to embrace a more offensive style of play, yet Bochte remained a player who valued contact hitting and situational awareness. His contributions to the game have left a lasting legacy, making him a respected figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1538	5233	643	1478	250	21	100	658	43	653	662	0.282	0.360	0.396	0.756	8268.2

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career SLG .396 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.756 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — +6.7% above 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
1974	LAA	AL	57	196	24	53	4	1	5	26	6	18	23	0.270	.256 (+5%)	.324 (+2%)	.369 (+2%)	.693 (+2%)	81.8
1975	LAA	AL	107	375	41	107	19	3	3	48	3	45	43	0.285	.257 (+11%)	.327 (+11%)	.374 (+1%)	.701 (+5%)	457.6
1976	LAA	AL	146	466	53	120	17	1	2	49	4	64	53	0.258	.255 (+1%)	.320 (+8%)	.360 (-14%)	.681 (-3%)	-67.6
1977	LAA	AL	25	100	12	29	4	0	2	8	3	7	4	0.290	.264 (+10%)	.329 (+2%)	.401 (-3%)	.730 (-1%)	0.9
1977	CLE	AL	112	392	52	119	19	1	5	43	3	40	38	0.304	.264 (+15%)	.329 (+11%)	.401 (-1%)	.730 (+4%)	0.9
1978	SEA	AL	140	486	58	128	25	3	11	51	3	60	47	0.263	.257 (+2%)	.323 (+6%)	.378 (+4%)	.702 (+5%)	524.1
1979	SEA	AL	150	554	81	175	38	6	16	100	2	67	64	0.316	.265 (+19%)	.329 (+17%)	.397 (+24%)	.727 (+21%)	2371.9
1980	SEA	AL	148	520	62	156	34	4	13	78	2	72	81	0.300	.264 (+13%)	.326 (+17%)	.387 (+18%)	.714 (+17%)	1913.4
1981	SEA	AL	99	335	39	87	16	0	6	30	1	47	53	0.260	.255 (+2%)	.320 (+11%)	.368 (-2%)	.688 (+4%)	409.0
1982	SEA	AL	144	509	58	151	21	0	12	70	8	67	71	0.297	.261 (+14%)	.324 (+17%)	.388 (+5%)	.712 (+11%)	1355.7
1984	OAK	AL	148	469	58	124	23	0	5	52	2	52	59	0.264	.259 (+2%)	.322 (+3%)	.384 (-10%)	.707 (-4%)	-313.0
1985	OAK	AL	137	424	48	125	17	1	14	60	3	49	58	0.295	.257 (+15%)	.323 (+14%)	.390 (+12%)	.714 (+13%)	1191.0
1986	OAK	AL	125	407	57	104	13	1	6	43	3	65	68	0.256	.257 (-1%)	.325 (+10%)	.395 (-15%)	.720 (-4%)	-35.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1008	920	8355	614	76	833
OF	429	409	790	29	14	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	CAL	1B	24	18	183	7	4	16
1974	CAL	OF	39	37	65	2	1	0
1975	CAL	1B	105	101	850	51	12	90
1976	CAL	1B	59	53	489	39	5	37
1976	CAL	OF	86	75	162	3	2	1
1977	CAL	OF	24	24	48	5	0	1
1977	CLE	1B	36	34	277	21	3	17
1977	CLE	OF	76	73	161	7	6	1
1978	SEA	1B	1	1	8	0	0	1
1978	SEA	OF	91	88	172	7	3	2
1979	SEA	1B	147	145	1361	114	14	140
1980	SEA	1B	133	128	1273	98	6	143
1981	SEA	1B	82	73	745	49	4	70
1981	SEA	OF	14	13	21	0	0	0
1982	SEA	1B	34	29	267	21	1	38
1982	SEA	OF	99	99	161	5	2	1
1984	OAK	1B	144	130	1048	66	8	119
1985	OAK	1B	128	102	942	60	10	83
1986	OAK	1B	115	106	912	88	9	79