Rod Booker

Born: 9/4/1958 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-04-29 | Final Game: 1991-07-14

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Roderick Stewart Booker

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Biography

Rod Booker, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1987 until his retirement on July 14, 1991. During his career, Booker appeared in 173 games, showcasing his versatility and skills on the field. He recorded 68 hits, contributing to a batting average of .248, while also driving in 28 runs. Although he did not hit any home runs, Booker demonstrated his speed and base-running acumen by stealing 7 bases throughout his tenure in the league. Booker's playing style was characterized by his ability to make contact and utilize his speed, making him a valuable asset in various roles on the team. He played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with an increasing emphasis on power hitting and analytics. Despite not being a marquee player, Booker's contributions to his teams were significant, as he adapted to the changing dynamics of the game and provided depth and reliability during his time on the field. His career, although not illustrious in terms of home runs or accolades, reflected the dedication and hard work required to succeed in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
173	274	38	68	10	3	0	28	7	27	44	0.248	0.315	0.307	0.621	-673.0

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.621 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1987	STL	NL	44	47	9	13	1	1	8	2	7	7	0.277	—	—	—	—	-15.6
1988	STL	NL	18	35	6	12	3	0	3	2	4	3	0.343	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	STL	NL	10	8	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	PHI	NL	73	131	19	29	5	2	10	3	15	26	0.221	.257 (-14%)	.324 (-7%)	.385 (-25%)	.710 (-17%)	-368.5
1991	PHI	NL	28	53	3	12	1	0	7	0	1	7	0.226	.255 (-11%)	.323 (-27%)	.384 (-36%)	.708 (-32%)	-288.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	47	11	46	56	5	9
3B	31	10	9	26	3	2
SS	48	32	51	77	2	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1987	SLN	2B	18	5	24	24	2	3
1987	SLN	3B	4	0	1	3	0	2
1987	SLN	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0
1988	SLN	2B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1988	SLN	3B	13	6	2	14	2	0
1989	SLN	2B	5	1	4	9	2	2
1989	SLN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1990	PHI	2B	23	5	17	22	1	4
1990	PHI	3B	10	3	5	5	1	0
1990	PHI	SS	27	21	35	47	2	11
1991	PHI	3B	3	1	1	4	0	0
1991	PHI	SS	20	11	16	29	0	2