Bob Borkowski

Born: 1/27/1926 in Dayton, OH, USA

Died: 11/18/2017 in Dayton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-04-22 | Final Game: 1955-07-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Robert Vilarian Borkowski

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Biography

Bob Borkowski, born in 1926, was a professional baseball player who made his mark primarily as a position player during the early to mid-1950s. His career spanned from April 22, 1950, to July 10, 1955, during a transformative period in Major League Baseball characterized by the post-war boom and the gradual integration of the sport. Borkowski played a total of 470 games, where he showcased his skills as a solid contributor to his teams. Throughout his career, Borkowski compiled 294 hits, with a batting average of .251, reflecting his ability to connect with the ball in an era where offensive production was becoming increasingly vital. He hit 16 home runs and drove in 112 runs, demonstrating his capability as a run producer. Additionally, he recorded 2 stolen bases, highlighting his speed on the basepaths, even if it wasn't a predominant aspect of his game. While not a household name, Borkowski's contributions during his playing days added depth to the competitive landscape of baseball in the 1950s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
470	1170	126	294	43	10	16	112	2	76	166	0.251	0.298	0.346	0.644	-2208.8

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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
1950	CHC	NL	85	256	27	70	7	4	4	29	1	16	30	0.273	.265 (+3%)	.346 (-8%)	.401 (-6%)	.747 (-7%)	-386.2
1951	CHC	NL	58	89	9	14	1	0	0	10	0	3	16	0.157	.260 (-40%)	.336 (-45%)	.385 (-56%)	.721 (-51%)	-813.1
1952	CIN	NL	126	377	42	95	11	4	4	24	1	26	53	0.252	.252 (avg)	.326 (-8%)	.369 (-10%)	.696 (-9%)	-707.6
1953	CIN	NL	94	249	32	67	11	1	7	29	0	21	41	0.269	.264 (+2%)	.335 (-2%)	.397 (+2%)	.733 (avg)	-15.8
1954	CIN	NL	73	162	13	43	12	1	1	19	0	8	18	0.265	.261 (+2%)	.333 (-10%)	.390 (-5%)	.723 (-7%)	-286.0
1955	CIN	NL	25	18	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	BRO	NL	9	19	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	12	3	73	5	3	6
OF	316	36	595	15	11	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1950	CHN	1B	1	0	5	1	0	0
1950	CHN	OF	65	0	150	3	4	1
1951	CHN	OF	25	0	41	1	3	0
1952	CIN	1B	5	0	39	3	1	3
1952	CIN	OF	103	0	219	5	2	1
1953	CIN	1B	2	0	10	0	1	1
1953	CIN	OF	67	0	104	3	2	0
1954	CIN	1B	3	2	13	0	0	1
1954	CIN	OF	36	31	69	3	0	0
1955	CIN	1B	1	1	6	1	1	1
1955	CIN	OF	11	0	5	0	0	0
1955	BRO	OF	9	5	7	0	0	0