Carl Boles

Born: 10/31/1934 in Center Point, AR, USA

Died: 4/8/2022 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-08-02 | Final Game: 1962-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Carl Theodore Boles

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Biography

Carl Boles, born in 1934, was a professional baseball player whose brief career spanned the 1962 Major League Baseball season. He played primarily as a position player and made his mark in a total of 19 games. Despite the short duration of his time in the majors, Boles showcased a notable batting average of .375, demonstrating his ability to hit effectively during his appearances at the plate. He recorded 9 hits, including 1 run batted in, though he did not hit any home runs or steal bases throughout his career. Boles's time in the major leagues coincided with a transformative era in baseball, marked by the integration of players and a shift in the game's dynamics. While his career was brief, his performance reflected the competitive spirit of the early 1960s, a time when players were beginning to adapt to the evolving strategies of the game. Although he may be remembered for his limited number of games, Boles's impressive batting average remains a highlight of his professional journey, underscoring the talent he displayed during his time on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	24	4	9	0	0	0	1	0	0	6	0.375	0.375	0.375	0.750	0.0

Career AVG .375 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +45.5% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +15.0% above league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.750 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — near 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	SFG	NL	19	24	4	9	0	0	0	1	0	0	6	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	7	4	5	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	SFN	OF	7	4	5	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	7