Bobby Bonner, baseball player, 1980-1983

Bobby Bonner

Born: 8/12/1956 in Uvalde, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-09-12 | Final Game: 1983-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Averill Bonner

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Biography

Bobby Bonner, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who carved out a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1983. Primarily positioned as an infielder, Bonner played a total of 61 games across his tenure, where he showcased his skills at the plate and in the field. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 21 hits, resulting in a batting average of .194, along with 8 runs batted in and 1 stolen base. Despite not hitting any home runs, Bonner's contributions to his teams were marked by his versatility and tenacity on the field. Bonner's playing days coincided with a transformative era in baseball, as the game was evolving with the introduction of more athletic and powerful players. Though his time in the spotlight was limited, Bonner’s journey through the ranks of Major League Baseball reflects the dedication and passion that many players exhibit in pursuit of their dreams. After retiring from professional play on September 28, 1983, he left an indelible mark on his teams, ultimately becoming a part of baseball history as a player who experienced the highs and lows of the game in a competitive era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
61 108 15 21 5 1 0 8 1 4 16 0.194 0.219 0.259 0.479 -539.9

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career OBP .219 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 32.4% below league average.

Career SLG .259 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.479 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 32.5% 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
1980 BAL AL 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1981 BAL AL 10 27 6 8 2 0 0 2 1 1 4 0.296 — — — — 0.0
1982 BAL AL 41 77 8 13 3 1 0 5 0 3 12 0.169 .261 (-35%) .324 (-39%) .388 (-40%) .712 (-39%) -539.9
1983 BAL AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 8 0 1 0 0 0
SS 50 30 50 93 6 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 BAL SS 3 1 2 6 1 1
1981 BAL SS 9 7 15 26 1 8
1982 BAL 2B 3 0 0 0 0 0
1982 BAL SS 38 22 33 61 4 9
1983 BAL 2B 5 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 8
Shortstop 50
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Texas A&M University College Station TX 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978