Bubba Crosby, baseball player, 2003-2006

Bubba Crosby

Born: 8/11/1976 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-05-29 | Final Game: 2006-08-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Richard Stephen Crosby

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Biography

Bubba Crosby was a professional baseball player born in 1976, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2006. Known for his speed and versatility, Crosby appeared in 205 games over the course of his career, during which he showcased his ability to contribute in various roles. He recorded a total of 54 hits, including 4 home runs and 20 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .216. In addition to his offensive contributions, Crosby demonstrated his base-running prowess by stealing 9 bases. Crosby's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball, characterized by a mix of emerging talents and veteran players. Though he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams—primarily the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers—highlighted the importance of depth and versatility in a roster. His journey through the majors reflects the challenges many players face in securing and maintaining a place in the competitive landscape of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
205 250 32 54 5 2 4 20 9 10 51 0.216 0.255 0.300 0.555 -1083.1

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career OBP .255 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.555 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 26.9% 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
2003 LAD NL 9 12 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.083 — — — — 0.0
2004 NYY AL 55 53 8 8 2 0 2 7 2 2 13 0.151 .266 (-43%) .335 (-41%) .427 (-29%) .762 (-35%) -349.7
2005 NYY AL 76 98 15 27 0 1 1 6 4 4 14 0.276 .264 (+4%) .330 (-8%) .418 (-22%) .749 (-16%) -280.4
2006 NYY AL 65 87 9 18 3 1 1 6 3 4 21 0.207 .269 (-23%) .336 (-23%) .431 (-31%) .768 (-28%) -453.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 8 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2005 ALDS2 NYA 3 8 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.250
2004 ALCS NYA 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2004 ALDS2 NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 175 49 185 3 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 LAN OF 1 1 2 0 1 0
2004 NYA OF 45 6 36 0 1 0
2005 NYA OF 67 23 83 2 0 1
2006 NYA OF 62 19 64 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 26
Center Field 77
Right Field 79
Designated Hitter 7

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 NYA AL $354,250
2005 NYA AL $322,950
2004 NYA AL $301,400
Total Career Earnings $978,600

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Rice University Houston TX 1996, 1997, 1998