Bobby Cargo

Born: 10/1/1868 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 4/27/1904 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-10-06 | Final Game: 1892-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: Robert J. Cargo

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Biography

Bobby Cargo, born in 1868, was a professional baseball player whose brief career spanned two games in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. Cargo made his debut on October 6, 1892, and played his final game the following day, marking a fleeting yet notable moment in the history of the sport. As a position player, he showcased his skills in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Throughout his short career, Cargo recorded 1 hit in 2 games, finishing with a batting average of .25. Despite not having the opportunity to significantly impact the game—he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs—his presence in the major leagues during this formative time in baseball history contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport’s early development. Cargo's legacy, while modest in statistical terms, serves as a reminder of the many players who shaped the game in its infancy.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.644 across their career seasons — 22.4% 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
1892	PIT	NL	2	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	2	0	2	5	4	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1892	PIT	SS	2	0	2	5	4	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	2