Bob Dernier

Born: 1/5/1957 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-09-07 | Final Game: 1989-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Robert Eugene Dernier

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Biography

Bob Dernier, born in 1957, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball from 1980 until his retirement in 1989. Over the course of his career, Dernier played in 904 games, recording 634 hits and finishing with a batting average of .255. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he amassed 218 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing defenses and create scoring opportunities. Dernier's offensive contributions included 23 home runs and 152 RBIs, reflecting his capability as both a contact hitter and a threat for extra-base hits. Dernier was particularly notable for his role during the 1980s, a period characterized by a shift towards more athletic and dynamic styles of play. He was a key figure in the Chicago Cubs' lineup, where his speed and defensive prowess in the outfield made him an invaluable asset. His career not only exemplified the evolving nature of baseball during this time but also highlighted the importance of speed and agility in a player's repertoire. After retiring from professional play on October 1, 1989, Dernier left a lasting impact on the game, remembered for his contributions both on the field and in the hearts of Cubs fans.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
904	2483	374	634	92	16	23	152	218	222	301	0.255	0.318	0.333	0.651	-3978.6

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.651 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 8.6% 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
1980	PHI	NL	10	7	5	4	0	0	0	1	3	1	0	0.571	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	PHI	NL	10	4	0	3	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0.750	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	PHI	NL	122	370	56	92	10	2	4	21	42	36	69	0.249	.261 (-5%)	.324 (-3%)	.388 (-18%)	.712 (-11%)	-704.7
1983	PHI	NL	122	221	41	51	10	0	1	15	35	18	21	0.231	.260 (-12%)	.324 (-12%)	.389 (-26%)	.714 (-19%)	-798.8
1984	CHC	NL	143	536	94	149	26	5	3	32	45	63	60	0.278	.259 (+7%)	.322 (+10%)	.384 (-6%)	.707 (+1%)	369.9
1985	CHC	NL	121	469	63	119	20	3	1	21	31	40	44	0.254	.257 (-1%)	.323 (-2%)	.390 (-19%)	.714 (-12%)	-980.2
1986	CHC	NL	108	324	32	73	14	1	4	18	27	22	41	0.225	.257 (-13%)	.325 (-16%)	.395 (-21%)	.720 (-19%)	-1165.3
1987	CHC	NL	93	199	38	63	4	4	8	21	16	19	19	0.317	.262 (+20%)	.331 (+14%)	.415 (+20%)	.746 (+17%)	683.2
1988	PHI	NL	68	166	19	48	3	1	1	10	13	9	19	0.289	.254 (+14%)	.317 (+4%)	.377 (-11%)	.695 (-4%)	-93.0
1989	PHI	NL	107	187	26	32	5	0	1	13	4	14	28	0.171	.254 (-33%)	.319 (-29%)	.375 (-43%)	.694 (-37%)	-1289.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
7	17	6	4	2	0	1	1	5	4	0.235

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1984	NLCS	CHN	5	17	5	4	2	1	1	5	4	0.235
1983	NLCS	PHI	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
1983	WS	PHI	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	794	592	1596	25	30	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1980	PHI	OF	3	1	9	0	0	0
1981	PHI	OF	5	0	2	0	0	0
1982	PHI	OF	119	92	255	5	5	0
1983	PHI	OF	107	56	164	3	2	1
1984	CHN	OF	140	134	355	5	5	1
1985	CHN	OF	116	112	310	4	9	1
1986	CHN	OF	105	82	222	3	3	2
1987	CHN	OF	71	40	86	2	1	1
1988	PHI	OF	54	40	98	2	2	0
1989	PHI	OF	74	35	95	1	3	0