Bob Boone

Born: 11/19/1947 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-10 | Final Game: 1990-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Robert Raymond Boone

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Biography

Bob Boone, born in 1947, was a notable figure in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1972 to 1990. A versatile player primarily known for his role as a catcher, Boone participated in 2,264 games, where he recorded 1,838 hits, 105 home runs, and 826 RBIs, concluding his career with a batting average of .254. His longevity and consistency at the plate made him a valuable asset to his teams, and he showcased speed on the bases with 38 stolen bases over his career. Boone's defensive skills, coupled with his offensive contributions, earned him four All-Star selections during his time in the league. Playing in an era characterized by the evolution of the catcher position, Boone stood out not only for his offensive capabilities but also for his leadership behind the plate. He was part of a generation that saw significant changes in the game, including advancements in training and strategy. Boone's career was marked by his ability to handle pitching staffs and his strategic acumen, which contributed to his teams' successes. His impact on the game continued beyond his playing days, as he later transitioned into coaching and management, leaving a lasting legacy in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2264	7245	679	1838	303	26	105	826	38	663	608	0.254	0.315	0.346	0.661	-9481.5

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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
1972	PHI	NL	16	51	4	14	1	0	1	4	1	5	7	0.275	.243 (+13%)	.310 (+7%)	.353 (avg)	.664 (+3%)	29.2
1973	PHI	NL	145	521	42	136	20	2	10	61	3	41	36	0.261	.256 (+2%)	.325 (-4%)	.378 (-4%)	.703 (-4%)	-521.0
1974	PHI	NL	146	488	41	118	24	3	3	52	3	35	29	0.242	.256 (-6%)	.324 (-9%)	.369 (-13%)	.693 (-11%)	-1123.3
1975	PHI	NL	97	289	28	71	14	2	2	20	1	32	14	0.246	.257 (-5%)	.327 (-2%)	.374 (-12%)	.701 (-7%)	-345.3
1976	PHI	NL	121	361	40	98	18	2	4	54	2	45	44	0.271	.255 (+6%)	.320 (+9%)	.360 (+1%)	.681 (+5%)	377.6
1977	PHI	NL	132	440	55	125	26	4	11	66	5	42	54	0.284	.264 (+8%)	.329 (+4%)	.401 (+9%)	.730 (+7%)	533.1
1978	PHI	NL	132	435	48	123	18	4	12	62	2	46	37	0.283	.257 (+10%)	.323 (+7%)	.378 (+12%)	.702 (+10%)	813.1
1979	PHI	NL	119	398	38	114	21	3	9	58	1	49	33	0.286	.265 (+8%)	.329 (+11%)	.397 (+6%)	.727 (+8%)	776.2
1980	PHI	NL	141	480	34	110	23	1	9	55	3	48	41	0.229	.264 (-13%)	.326 (-8%)	.387 (-13%)	.714 (-11%)	-996.3
1981	PHI	NL	76	227	19	48	7	0	4	24	2	22	16	0.211	.255 (-17%)	.320 (-13%)	.368 (-20%)	.688 (-17%)	-649.9
1982	LAA	AL	143	472	42	121	17	0	7	58	0	39	34	0.256	.261 (-2%)	.324 (-4%)	.388 (-13%)	.712 (-9%)	-840.8
1983	LAA	AL	142	468	46	120	18	0	9	52	4	24	42	0.256	.260 (-2%)	.324 (-11%)	.389 (-9%)	.714 (-10%)	-1059.1
1984	LAA	AL	139	450	33	91	16	1	3	32	3	25	45	0.202	.259 (-22%)	.322 (-25%)	.384 (-32%)	.707 (-29%)	-2616.3
1985	LAA	AL	150	460	37	114	17	0	5	55	1	37	35	0.248	.257 (-4%)	.323 (-5%)	.390 (-19%)	.714 (-13%)	-1129.2
1986	LAA	AL	144	442	48	98	12	2	7	49	1	43	30	0.222	.257 (-14%)	.325 (-12%)	.395 (-23%)	.720 (-18%)	-1596.1
1987	LAA	AL	128	389	42	94	18	0	3	33	0	35	36	0.242	.262 (-8%)	.331 (-8%)	.415 (-25%)	.746 (-18%)	-1349.4
1988	LAA	AL	122	352	38	104	17	0	5	39	2	29	26	0.295	.254 (+16%)	.317 (+11%)	.377 (+2%)	.695 (+6%)	493.6
1989	KCR	AL	131	405	33	111	13	2	1	43	3	49	37	0.274	.254 (+8%)	.319 (+10%)	.375 (-14%)	.694 (-3%)	-45.2
1990	KCR	AL	40	117	11	28	3	0	0	9	1	17	12	0.239	.257 (-7%)	.324 (+3%)	.385 (-31%)	.710 (-15%)	-232.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
36	106	12	33	2	0	2	13	7	8	0.311

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1986	ALCS	CAL	7	22	4	10	0	1	2	1	3	0.455
1982	ALCS	CAL	5	16	3	4	0	1	4	0	2	0.250
1981	NEDIV	PHI	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
1980	NLCS	PHI	5	18	1	4	0	0	2	1	2	0.222
1980	WS	PHI	6	17	3	7	2	0	4	4	0	0.412
1978	NLCS	PHI	3	11	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0.182
1977	NLCS	PHI	4	10	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0.400
1976	NLCS	PHI	3	7	0	2	0	0	1	1	0	0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	7	7	61	3	4	1
3B	7	6	4	8	1	0
C	2225	2091	11260	1174	178	154
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	PHI	C	14	13	66	7	5	1
1973	PHI	C	145	141	868	89	10	16
1974	PHI	C	146	142	825	77	22	7
1975	PHI	3B	3	2	3	4	0	0
1975	PHI	C	92	81	456	44	5	7
1976	PHI	1B	4	4	30	3	2	0
1976	PHI	C	108	98	557	36	4	5
1977	PHI	3B	2	2	1	3	0	0
1977	PHI	C	131	118	653	80	8	9
1978	PHI	1B	3	3	31	0	2	1
1978	PHI	C	129	117	619	55	6	6
1978	PHI	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1979	PHI	3B	2	2	0	1	1	0
1979	PHI	C	117	110	527	65	7	8
1980	PHI	C	138	130	741	88	18	7
1981	PHI	C	75	64	365	32	6	1
1982	CAL	C	143	140	650	87	8	8
1983	CAL	C	142	134	606	83	14	12
1984	CAL	C	137	133	660	71	12	10
1985	CAL	C	147	137	670	71	10	15
1986	CAL	C	144	137	812	84	11	16
1987	CAL	C	127	118	684	56	13	11
1988	CAL	C	121	111	506	66	8	9
1989	KCA	C	129	127	752	64	7	6
1990	KCA	C	40	40	243	19	4	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	2225
First Base	8
Third Base	7
Left Field	1
Designated Hitter	1

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1989	Gold Glove	C
1988	Gold Glove	C
1987	Gold Glove	C
1986	Gold Glove	C
1982	Gold Glove	C
1979	Gold Glove	C
1979	Player of the Week	Week of 1979-07-13
1978	Gold Glove	C
1976	TSN All-Star	C