Bob Chance

Born: 9/10/1940 in Statesboro, GA, USA

Died: 10/3/2013 in Charleston, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-09-04 | Final Game: 1969-04-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Robert Chance

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Biography

Bob Chance was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1960s. Born in 1940, Chance played primarily as a position player from 1963 until his retirement on April 29, 1969. Over the course of his career, he participated in 277 games, amassing 195 hits and demonstrating his power at the plate with 24 home runs. He also contributed 112 RBIs, reflecting his ability to drive in runs and support his team's offensive efforts. Chance finished his career with a batting average of .261 and recorded three stolen bases, showcasing a blend of power and speed. Competing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, Chance's performance highlighted the evolving strategies in baseball during the 1960s. His contributions were particularly significant in a league that was beginning to embrace more dynamic playstyles. While not a household name, Bob Chance's impact on the field and his solid performance during his tenure made him a respected figure among his peers and a notable player of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
277	747	76	195	34	1	24	112	3	68	195	0.261	0.323	0.406	0.728	916.2

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .406 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.728 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — +6.7% 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
1963	CLE	AL	16	52	5	15	4	0	2	7	0	1	10	0.288	.246 (+17%)	.308 (-2%)	.371 (+29%)	.680 (+15%)	96.0
1964	CLE	AL	120	390	45	109	16	1	14	75	3	40	101	0.279	.250 (+12%)	.312 (+11%)	.377 (+15%)	.690 (+13%)	964.0
1965	WS2	AL	72	199	20	51	9	0	4	14	0	18	44	0.256	.245 (+4%)	.310 (+2%)	.371 (-3%)	.682 (-1%)	-9.0
1966	WS2	AL	37	57	1	10	3	0	1	8	0	2	23	0.175	.248 (-29%)	.309 (-35%)	.376 (-25%)	.685 (-30%)	-299.6
1967	WS2	AL	27	42	5	9	2	0	3	7	0	7	13	0.214	—	—	—	—	164.9
1969	LAA	AL	5	7	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0