Don Bosch, baseball player, 1966-1969

Don Bosch

Born: 7/15/1942 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-19 | Final Game: 1969-07-09

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Donald John Bosch

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Biography

Don Bosch was a professional baseball player born in 1942, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1969. Primarily serving as a position player, Bosch played in a total of 146 games over the course of his career. He was known for his versatility on the field and a tenacious playing style, which was characteristic of the era. Bosch recorded 52 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 13 runs, finishing with a batting average of .164. He also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 4 bases during his time in the league. Bosch's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the shift from the deadball era to a more offensive-centric game. Despite his limited statistical output, he contributed to the teams he played for with his defensive skills and hustle. His time in baseball may not have been extensive, but he remains a part of the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history, representing the dedication and passion of players during the late 1960s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
146 318 34 52 6 1 4 13 4 22 77 0.164 0.217 0.226 0.443 -1681.6

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Career OBP .217 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.

Career SLG .226 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.443 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 33.9% 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
1966 PIT NL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1967 NYN NL 44 93 7 13 0 1 0 2 3 5 24 0.140 .242 (-42%) .306 (-40%) .357 (-55%) .663 (-48%) -710.7
1968 NYN NL 50 111 14 19 1 0 3 7 0 9 33 0.171 .236 (-28%) .298 (-23%) .340 (-23%) .638 (-23%) -401.6
1969 WSN NL 49 112 13 20 5 0 1 4 1 8 20 0.179 .248 (-28%) .320 (-27%) .369 (-32%) .689 (-30%) -569.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 105 74 180 6 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1966 PIT OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1967 NYN OF 39 25 55 2 0 0
1968 NYN OF 33 27 73 3 2 1
1969 MON OF 32 22 52 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 6
Center Field 100
Right Field 1