Bob Cerv

Born: 5/5/1925 in Weston, NE, USA

Died: 4/6/2017 in Blair, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-08-01 | Final Game: 1962-07-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Robert Henry Cerv

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Biography

Bob Cerv was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1951 to 1962. Born in 1925, Cerv made his mark in the game during a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the post-war years into a period of burgeoning offensive output. He played a total of 829 games, accumulating 624 hits and demonstrating consistent power with 105 home runs and 374 RBIs. His career batting average was a respectable .276, reflecting his ability to contribute effectively at the plate. Cerv also showcased his speed on the bases, finishing with 12 stolen bases over his career. Cerv was selected as an All-Star once during his tenure, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike. His playing style combined a solid batting approach with the ability to drive in runs, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Over his career, he showcased versatility and resilience, characteristics that defined many players of his era. As baseball continued to grow in popularity and complexity during the 1950s, Bob Cerv's contributions to the game remain a noteworthy part of the sport's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
829	2261	320	624	96	26	105	374	12	212	392	0.276	0.340	0.481	0.821	6200.1

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .481 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — +22.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.821 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — +14.0% above 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
1951	NYY	AL	12	28	4	6	1	0	0	2	0	4	6	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	NYY	AL	36	87	11	21	3	2	1	8	0	9	22	0.241	.252 (-4%)	.326 (-4%)	.369 (-4%)	.696 (-4%)	-69.5
1953	NYY	AL	8	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1954	NYY	AL	56	100	14	26	6	0	5	13	0	11	17	0.260	.261 (avg)	.333 (-1%)	.390 (+20%)	.723 (+11%)	168.7
1955	NYY	AL	55	85	17	29	4	2	3	22	4	7	16	0.341	.258 (+32%)	.332 (+24%)	.393 (+37%)	.726 (+31%)	476.2
1956	NYY	AL	54	115	16	35	5	6	3	25	0	18	13	0.304	.258 (+18%)	.331 (+19%)	.397 (+33%)	.728 (+27%)	543.9
1957	KC1	AL	124	345	35	94	14	2	11	44	1	20	57	0.272	.257 (+6%)	.323 (-4%)	.391 (+7%)	.715 (+2%)	68.9
1958	KC1	AL	141	515	93	157	20	7	38	104	3	50	82	0.305	.257 (+18%)	.324 (+14%)	.394 (+50%)	.719 (+34%)	3409.9
1959	KC1	AL	125	463	61	132	22	4	20	87	3	35	87	0.285	.256 (+11%)	.323 (+3%)	.392 (+22%)	.715 (+13%)	1012.5
1960	KC1	AL	23	78	14	20	1	1	6	12	0	10	17	0.256	.255 (+1%)	.323 (+4%)	.387 (+36%)	.711 (+21%)	257.6
1960	NYY	AL	87	216	32	54	11	1	8	28	0	30	36	0.250	.255 (-2%)	.323 (+8%)	.387 (+9%)	.711 (+8%)	257.6
1961	LAA	AL	18	57	3	9	3	0	2	6	0	1	8	0.158	.258 (-39%)	.328 (-48%)	.399 (-21%)	.727 (-33%)	-347.3
1961	NYY	AL	57	118	17	32	5	1	6	20	1	12	17	0.271	.258 (+5%)	.328 (+5%)	.399 (+21%)	.727 (+14%)	-347.3
1962	NYY	AL	14	17	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	HOU	NL	19	31	2	7	0	0	2	3	0	2	10	0.226	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
10	31	2	8	0	0	1	1	0	7	0.258

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SO	AVG
1960	WS	NYA	4	14	1	5	0	0	3	0.357
1956	WS	NYA	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	1.000
1955	WS	NYA	5	16	1	2	1	1	4	0.125

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	6	46	5	1	5
OF	594	506	1094	47	28	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1951	NYA	OF	9	0	14	0	2	0
1952	NYA	OF	27	0	52	1	0	0
1954	NYA	OF	24	21	25	1	3	0
1955	NYA	OF	20	13	25	1	0	0
1956	NYA	OF	44	30	59	4	1	2
1957	KC1	OF	89	77	157	6	6	1
1958	KC1	OF	136	135	311	13	5	3
1959	KC1	OF	119	119	231	8	5	2
1960	KC1	OF	21	21	39	4	1	1
1960	NYA	1B	3	3	22	2	1	3
1960	NYA	OF	51	44	101	6	2	0
1961	LAA	OF	15	14	17	0	1	0
1961	NYA	1B	3	3	24	3	0	2
1961	NYA	OF	30	24	55	2	1	0
1962	NYA	OF	3	3	4	0	0	0
1962	HOU	OF	6	5	4	1	1	0