Bobby Etheridge

Born: 11/25/1942 in Greenville, MS, USA

Died: 9/19/2015 in Rolling Fork, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-07-16 | Final Game: 1969-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Bobby Lamar Etheridge

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Biography

Bobby Etheridge was a professional baseball player born in 1942, who played in the Major Leagues from 1967 to 1969. Primarily a position player, Etheridge made a modest impact during his career, appearing in 96 games and accumulating 60 hits, including 2 home runs and 25 runs batted in. He finished his tenure with a batting average of .244, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively, albeit in a limited capacity. His career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the evolution of the game and the beginning of the integration of more diverse talent into the sport. Etheridge's playing career, while not filled with the accolades of some contemporaries, reflected the tenacity and spirit of many players in the late 1960s. This era was characterized by a shift in baseball culture, as teams began to embrace a wider range of talent, and players like Etheridge contributed to the depth and competitiveness of their respective rosters. Although he did not achieve superstar status, Bobby Etheridge remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing an era of the game that paved the way for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
96	246	26	60	16	2	2	25	0	26	38	0.244	0.330	0.350	0.679	60.9

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.679 vs. league average 0.678 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
1967	SFG	NL	40	115	13	26	7	2	1	15	0	7	12	0.226	.242 (-7%)	.306 (-3%)	.357 (-3%)	.663 (-3%)	-59.8
1969	SFG	NL	56	131	13	34	9	0	1	10	0	19	26	0.260	.248 (+5%)	.320 (+12%)	.369 (-5%)	.689 (+3%)	120.7