Bobby Del Greco

Born: 4/7/1933 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 10/13/2019 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-16 | Final Game: 1965-05-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert George Del Greco

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Biography

Bobby Del Greco was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1952 to 1965. Born in 1933, he made his Major League debut on April 16, 1952, and played primarily as a position player. Over the course of his career, Del Greco appeared in 731 games, accumulating 454 hits, 42 home runs, and 169 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .229. He also showcased his speed on the base paths with 16 stolen bases, demonstrating a blend of power and agility that was valued during the era he played in. Del Greco's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by the gradual integration of players and the increasing importance of power-hitting. While he may not have been among the most prominent stars of his time, his contributions on the field and his resilience in the face of competitive challenges marked him as a noteworthy player of the 1950s and early 1960s. His time in the league reflected the evolving dynamics of baseball, as teams began to transition toward a more diverse roster and a focus on both speed and power. Del Greco's journey through the game remains a testament to the dedication and spirit of the athletes of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
731	1982	271	454	95	11	42	169	16	271	372	0.229	0.330	0.352	0.682	-891.0

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.682 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — near 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
1952	PIT	NL	99	341	34	74	14	2	1	20	6	38	70	0.217	.252 (-14%)	.326 (-8%)	.369 (-25%)	.696 (-17%)	-1002.1
1956	PIT	NL	14	20	4	4	0	0	2	3	0	3	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	STL	NL	102	270	29	58	16	2	5	18	1	32	50	0.215	.258 (-17%)	.331 (-7%)	.397 (-13%)	.728 (-11%)	0.0
1957	CHC	NL	20	40	2	8	2	0	0	3	1	10	17	0.200	—	—	—	—	-53.1
1957	NYY	AL	8	7	3	3	0	0	0	0	1	2	2	0.429	—	—	—	—	-53.1
1958	NYY	AL	12	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	PHI	NL	100	300	48	71	16	4	10	26	1	54	64	0.237	.255 (-7%)	.323 (+10%)	.387 (+7%)	.711 (+8%)	598.6
1961	PHI	NL	41	112	14	29	5	0	2	11	0	12	17	0.259	.258 (avg)	.328 (+5%)	.399 (-11%)	.727 (-4%)	-35.1
1961	KC1	AL	74	239	34	55	14	1	5	21	1	30	31	0.230	.258 (-11%)	.328 (-3%)	.399 (-10%)	.727 (-7%)	-35.1
1962	KC1	AL	132	338	61	86	21	1	9	38	4	49	62	0.254	.257 (-1%)	.326 (+13%)	.393 (+2%)	.719 (+7%)	722.2
1963	KC1	AL	121	306	40	65	7	1	8	29	1	40	52	0.212	.246 (-14%)	.308 (+1%)	.371 (-14%)	.680 (-7%)	-291.9
1965	PHI	NL	8	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
3B	6	3	4	3	0	0
OF	665	440	1456	49	29	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1952	PIT	OF	93	0	246	11	6	3
1956	PIT	3B	3	3	2	3	0	0
1956	PIT	OF	7	3	9	0	0	0
1956	SLN	OF	99	87	217	3	3	0
1957	CHN	OF	16	10	27	2	1	0
1957	NYA	OF	6	2	5	0	0	0
1958	NYA	OF	12	1	5	0	0	0
1960	PHI	OF	89	78	247	10	8	1
1961	PHI	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1961	PHI	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1961	PHI	OF	32	26	80	1	0	0
1961	KC1	OF	73	67	168	8	3	2
1962	KC1	OF	124	89	245	9	4	0
1963	KC1	3B	2	0	2	0	0	0
1963	KC1	OF	110	77	207	5	4	0
1965	PHI	OF	4	0	0	0	0	0