Bob Detherage, baseball player, 1980-1980

Bob Detherage

Born: 9/20/1954 in Springfield, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-04-11 | Final Game: 1980-05-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Wayne Detherage

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Biography

Bob Detherage was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball. Born in 1954, he had a brief yet notable career that spanned from April 11, 1980, to May 14, 1980. During his time in the majors, Detherage appeared in 20 games, where he showcased his offensive skills with a batting average of .308. He recorded 8 hits, including 1 home run, and contributed 7 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. Additionally, he demonstrated his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Detherage's career, though short, came at a time when baseball was evolving, moving away from the deadball era into a more power-oriented game. His performance in the early stages of the 1980 season highlighted his potential as a hitter, making a mark in a competitive environment. While his time in the spotlight was limited, his achievements in those 20 games remain a testament to his talent and the opportunities available during that transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
20 26 2 8 2 0 1 7 1 1 4 0.308 0.333 0.500 0.833 0.0

Career AVG .308 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +16.3% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +28.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — +16.7% 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
1980 KCR AL 20 26 2 8 2 0 1 7 1 1 4 0.308 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 20 9 16 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 KCA OF 20 9 16 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 11
Right Field 11