Rob Deer, baseball player, 230 home runs, 1984-1996

Rob Deer

Born: 9/29/1960 in Orange, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-04 | Final Game: 1996-08-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Robert George Deer

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Biography

Rob Deer, born in 1960, was a notable American professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1984 until his retirement in 1996. Primarily recognized for his power-hitting abilities, Deer played in 1,155 games throughout his career, amassing a total of 853 hits, including 230 home runs and 600 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .220, reflecting the high-strikeout, low-contact style that characterized many players of his era. Deer was known for his substantial contributions to the teams he played for, including the Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, and San Diego Padres. His ability to hit for power made him a key player during the late 1980s and early 1990s, a period marked by an offensive surge in baseball. Despite his low batting average, Deer’s combination of home runs and RBIs underscored his role as a slugger in a time when power hitters were celebrated. With 43 stolen bases, he also demonstrated a degree of speed, adding another dimension to his game. Rob Deer’s career, defined by his significant home run totals and unique playing style, left a lasting legacy in Major League Baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1155 3881 578 853 148 13 230 600 43 575 1409 0.220 0.324 0.442 0.766 5673.4

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .442 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +12.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.766 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — +6.6% 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
1984 SFG NL 13 24 5 4 0 0 3 3 1 7 10 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1985 SFG NL 78 162 22 30 5 1 8 20 0 23 71 0.185 .257 (-28%) .323 (-12%) .390 (-4%) .714 (-8%) -240.3
1986 ATL AL 134 466 75 108 17 3 33 86 5 72 179 0.232 .257 (-10%) .325 (+3%) .395 (+25%) .720 (+15%) 1416.4
1987 ATL AL 134 474 71 113 15 2 28 80 12 86 186 0.238 .262 (-9%) .331 (+9%) .415 (+10%) .746 (+9%) 1140.7
1988 ATL AL 135 492 71 124 24 0 23 85 9 51 153 0.252 .254 (-1%) .317 (+3%) .377 (+17%) .695 (+11%) 999.5
1989 ATL AL 130 466 72 98 18 2 26 65 4 60 158 0.210 .254 (-17%) .319 (-5%) .375 (+13%) .694 (+5%) 432.0
1990 ATL AL 134 440 57 92 15 1 27 69 2 64 147 0.209 .257 (-19%) .324 (-4%) .385 (+12%) .710 (+5%) 446.4
1991 DET AL 134 448 64 80 14 2 25 64 1 89 175 0.179 .255 (-30%) .323 (-3%) .384 (avg) .708 (-1%) 36.9
1992 DET AL 110 393 66 97 20 1 32 64 4 51 131 0.247 .255 (-3%) .322 (+5%) .377 (+45%) .699 (+26%) 1872.6
1993 DET AL 90 323 48 70 11 0 14 39 3 38 120 0.217 .265 (-18%) .332 (-9%) .403 (-6%) .735 (-7%) -431.6
1993 BOS AL 38 143 18 28 6 1 7 16 2 20 49 0.196 .265 (-26%) .332 (-9%) .403 (-1%) .735 (-5%) -431.6
1996 SDP NL 25 50 9 9 3 0 4 9 0 14 30 0.180 .269 (-33%) .340 (+6%) .426 (+12%) .767 (+9%) 107.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 47 32 277 18 4 24
OF 1053 1008 2260 76 56 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 SFN OF 9 8 19 0 2 0
1985 SFN 1B 10 7 73 1 1 4
1985 SFN OF 37 31 54 1 1 0
1986 ML4 1B 4 3 26 0 0 2
1986 ML4 OF 131 130 286 8 8 1
1987 ML4 1B 12 6 48 6 1 6
1987 ML4 OF 123 122 256 10 7 1
1988 ML4 OF 133 132 284 10 3 3
1989 ML4 OF 125 123 267 10 8 1
1990 ML4 1B 21 16 130 11 2 12
1990 ML4 OF 117 103 243 14 8 7
1991 DET OF 132 129 310 8 7 4
1992 DET OF 106 105 229 8 4 1
1993 DET OF 86 80 192 5 5 3
1993 BOS OF 36 34 94 2 3 0
1996 SDN OF 18 11 26 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 47
Left Field 186
Center Field 5
Right Field 871
Designated Hitter 21

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1992 Player of the Week Week of 1992-09-26

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 DET AL $2,066,667
1992 DET AL $2,016,667
1991 DET AL $1,966,667
1990 ML4 AL $885,000
1989 ML4 AL $760,000
1988 ML4 AL $460,000
1987 ML4 AL $225,000
1986 ML4 AL $95,000
Total Career Earnings $8,475,001