Bob Didier, baseball player, 1969-1974

Bob Didier

Born: 2/16/1949 in Hattiesburg, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-04-07 | Final Game: 1974-04-23

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert Daniel Didier

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Biography

Bob Didier was a professional baseball player born in 1949 who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1969 until 1974. Known primarily as a position player, Didier was part of a competitive era in baseball marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game. Over the course of his career, he played in 247 games, accumulating 172 hits, and finishing with a batting average of .229. Though he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 51 RBIs and demonstrated a modest speed on the basepaths with 2 stolen bases. Despite not being a household name, Didier’s career reflected the challenges and dynamics of baseball during the late 1960s and early 1970s. His role as a versatile player in the lineup showcased his ability to adapt in a rapidly evolving sport, where power hitting began to take precedence. While he may not have left a lasting legacy in terms of statistics, Didier's journey through the majors remains a testament to the hard work and dedication required to compete at the highest level of America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
247 751 56 172 25 4 0 51 2 59 72 0.229 0.286 0.273 0.559 -2529.0

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.559 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 19.1% 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
1969 ATL NL 114 352 30 90 16 1 0 32 1 34 39 0.256 .248 (+3%) .320 (avg) .369 (-17%) .689 (-9%) -514.4
1970 ATL NL 57 168 9 25 2 1 0 7 1 12 11 0.149 .253 (-41%) .325 (-36%) .385 (-55%) .711 (-46%) -1340.6
1971 ATL NL 51 155 9 34 4 1 0 5 0 6 17 0.219 .249 (-12%) .316 (-22%) .365 (-29%) .682 (-26%) -673.9
1972 ATL NL 13 40 5 12 2 1 0 5 0 2 4 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1973 DET AL 7 22 3 10 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 0.455 — — — — 0.0
1974 BOS AL 5 14 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0.071 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1969 NLCS ATL 3 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 244 220 1276 119 9 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 ATL C 114 108 633 52 4 3
1970 ATL C 57 48 297 25 4 3
1971 ATL C 50 43 230 24 0 2
1972 ATL C 11 10 50 11 0 1
1973 DET C 7 6 38 5 0 3
1974 BOS C 5 5 28 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 244

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1969 Rookie of the Year NL 4th 2.0 24 2