Bob Christian, baseball player, 1968-1970

Bob Christian

Born: 10/17/1945 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 2/20/1974 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-09-02 | Final Game: 1970-05-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Charles Christian

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Biography

Bob Christian, born in 1945, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1968 until 1970. Over the course of his brief Major League career, he appeared in 54 games, showcasing his talents primarily as an outfielder. Christian accumulated 33 hits, including four home runs, and drove in 19 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .224. Additionally, he demonstrated some speed on the bases, recording three stolen bases. Christian played during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the end of the deadball era and the beginning of a new age characterized by increased power hitting and a focus on athleticism. Despite the challenges of breaking into the major leagues during this time, he made contributions to his teams, embodying the spirit of perseverance that characterized many players of his era. His playing career, while not lengthy, left a mark that resonates with fans and historians of the game, reflecting the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
54 147 14 33 5 0 4 19 3 11 23 0.224 0.278 0.340 0.618 -335.9

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career SLG .340 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.618 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
1968 DET AL 3 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1969 CHW AL 39 129 11 28 4 0 3 16 3 10 19 0.217 .248 (-13%) .320 (-15%) .369 (-14%) .689 (-14%) -335.9
1970 CHW AL 12 15 3 4 0 0 1 3 0 1 4 0.267 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
OF 43 37 68 3 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1968 DET 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
1968 DET OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1969 CHA OF 38 36 66 3 3 0
1970 CHA OF 4 1 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 41
Right Field 2