Bobby Estalella

Born: 8/23/1974 in Hialeah, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-09-17 | Final Game: 2004-06-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Robert M. Estalella

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Biography

Bobby Estalella was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2004. Born in 1974, Estalella made his debut during a period characterized by an offensive explosion in the game, with many players achieving unprecedented power numbers. Over his career, he appeared in 310 games and recorded 195 hits, finishing with a batting average of .216. Known for his ability to hit for power, Estalella belted 48 home runs and drove in 147 runs, showcasing his potential as a key contributor to his teams' offenses. Estalella's playing style reflected the trends of the late 1990s and early 2000s, an era marked by an emphasis on home runs and slugging prowess. While he may not have achieved the lofty averages of some contemporaries, his contributions were notable, particularly in clutch situations where he delivered crucial hits. Additionally, he showcased speed on the base paths, recording 6 stolen bases throughout his career. Estalella's journey through the majors allowed him to be part of a dynamic era in baseball, leaving behind a legacy as a player who embraced the power-hitting philosophy of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
310	904	126	195	49	5	48	147	6	130	290	0.216	0.315	0.440	0.755	-623.0

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career SLG .440 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.755 vs. league average 0.763 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
1996	PHI	NL	7	17	5	6	0	0	2	4	1	1	6	0.353	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	PHI	NL	13	29	9	10	1	0	4	9	0	7	7	0.345	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	PHI	NL	47	165	16	31	6	1	8	20	0	13	49	0.188	.266 (-29%)	.335 (-26%)	.420 (-9%)	.755 (-17%)	-574.3
1999	PHI	NL	9	18	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	4	7	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	SFG	NL	106	299	45	70	22	3	14	53	3	57	92	0.234	.270 (-13%)	.344 (+4%)	.437 (+7%)	.782 (+6%)	372.2
2001	SFG	NL	29	93	11	19	5	1	3	10	0	11	28	0.204	.263 (-23%)	.332 (-11%)	.426 (-12%)	.758 (-11%)	-188.5
2001	NYY	AL	3	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	-188.5
2002	COL	NL	38	112	17	23	8	0	8	25	0	14	33	0.205	.261 (-21%)	.331 (-14%)	.416 (+18%)	.747 (+4%)	-2.8
2003	COL	NL	46	140	17	28	7	0	7	21	2	19	55	0.200	.264 (-24%)	.332 (-11%)	.422 (-5%)	.754 (-8%)	-229.6
2004	AZ	NL	7	14	2	2	0	0	2	4	0	0	6	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	TOR	AL	5	13	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	5	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	12	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	0.083

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2000	NLDS2	SFN	4	12	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	0.083

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	299	259	1775	113	15	23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	PHI	C	4	4	24	1	0	0
1997	PHI	C	11	8	49	3	0	0
1998	PHI	C	47	44	321	12	4	0
1999	PHI	C	7	4	38	2	1	0
2000	SFN	C	106	89	654	49	5	14
2001	SFN	C	28	28	185	14	0	5
2001	NYA	C	3	1	14	1	0	0
2002	COL	C	38	32	203	9	1	2
2003	COL	C	46	43	248	19	4	2
2004	ARI	C	6	3	19	2	0	0
2004	TOR	C	3	3	20	1	0	0