Bobby Estalella, baseball player, 1935-1949

Bobby Estalella

Born: 4/25/1911 in Cardenas, Matanzas, Cuba

Died: 1/6/1991 in Hialeah, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-09-07 | Final Game: 1949-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Roberto Estalella

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Biography

Bobby Estalella, born in 1911, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1935 to 1949. Known for his solid batting skills and versatility on the field, Estalella played primarily as a position player, participating in 680 games throughout his career. He achieved a commendable batting average of .282, accumulating 620 hits, including 44 home runs and 308 RBIs. His contributions were significant during a time when baseball was evolving, as players were beginning to explore more aggressive offensive strategies. Estalella's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the late 1930s and 1940s, a period marked by the rise of power hitting and strategic base running. He also showcased his speed on the base paths, stealing 13 bases over his career. As a player, Estalella made an indelible mark in the game, embodying the hard-nosed approach that characterized many athletes of his era. His legacy is remembered not only for his on-field accomplishments but also for the tenacity he brought to the sport during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
680 2196 279 620 106 33 44 308 13 350 246 0.282 0.383 0.421 0.804 7768.2

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OBP .383 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Career SLG .421 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — +12.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.804 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — +13.5% 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
1935 WSN AL 15 51 7 16 2 0 2 10 1 17 7 0.314 .279 (+12%) .342 (+42%) .399 (+18%) .742 (+29%) 348.9
1936 WSN AL 13 9 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 4 5 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1939 WSN AL 82 280 51 77 18 6 8 41 2 40 27 0.275 .274 (avg) .342 (+7%) .393 (+19%) .735 (+14%) 718.4
1941 SLA AL 46 83 7 20 6 1 0 14 0 18 13 0.241 .262 (-8%) .332 (+13%) .373 (-10%) .705 (+1%) 73.5
1942 WSN AL 133 429 68 119 24 5 8 65 5 85 42 0.277 .253 (+9%) .323 (+24%) .349 (+18%) .672 (+21%) 2044.9
1943 PHA AL 117 367 43 95 14 4 11 63 1 52 44 0.259 .255 (+1%) .324 (+8%) .346 (+18%) .671 (+13%) 964.5
1944 PHA AL 140 506 54 151 17 9 7 60 3 59 60 0.298 .261 (+14%) .325 (+15%) .357 (+14%) .683 (+15%) 1526.8
1945 PHA AL 126 451 45 135 25 6 8 52 1 74 46 0.299 .260 (+15%) .328 (+21%) .354 (+22%) .683 (+22%) 2091.3
1949 PHA AL 8 20 2 5 0 0 0 3 0 1 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 0 28 4 0 1
3B 93 0 103 171 20 5
OF 482 0 1115 33 21 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 WS1 3B 15 0 14 37 6 1
1939 WS1 OF 74 0 157 3 6 1
1941 SLA OF 17 0 23 0 0 0
1942 WS1 3B 78 0 89 134 14 4
1942 WS1 OF 36 0 69 2 1 1
1943 PHA OF 97 0 225 5 6 1
1944 PHA 1B 6 0 28 4 0 1
1944 PHA OF 128 0 318 12 4 4
1945 PHA OF 124 0 314 10 4 3
1949 PHA OF 6 0 9 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 6
Third Base 93
Left Field 209
Center Field 226
Right Field 55

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1945 Most Valuable Player AL 26th 5.0 336 0