Bobby Fenwick, baseball player, 1972-1973

Bobby Fenwick

Born: 12/10/1946 in Naha, Okinawa, Japan

MLB Debut: 1972-04-26 | Final Game: 1973-05-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Robert Richard Fenwick

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Biography

Bobby Fenwick was a professional baseball player born in 1946, whose career spanned from 1972 until his retirement in 1973. Primarily playing as a position player, Fenwick appeared in a total of 41 games during his brief time in Major League Baseball. He made a notable, albeit limited, impact on the field, registering 10 hits and driving in 5 runs, culminating in a batting average of .179. Though he did not hit any home runs or steal bases throughout his career, Fenwick's dedication to the game and his time on the roster of a major league team contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Fenwick played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the sport began to see significant changes in player dynamics and strategies. The early 1970s were marked by evolving playing styles and a growing emphasis on speed and power. While his statistics may not have reflected the prowess typically associated with standout players of his era, Fenwick's journey through the majors exemplified the perseverance and passion that many athletes exhibit in pursuit of their dreams. His story serves as a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the game in various capacities, shaping the landscape of baseball as we know it today.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
41 56 7 10 3 0 0 5 0 3 15 0.179 0.220 0.232 0.452 -240.8

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.

Career OBP .220 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.

Career SLG .232 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.452 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 33.9% 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
1972 HOU NL 36 50 7 9 3 0 0 4 0 3 13 0.180 .243 (-26%) .310 (-27%) .353 (-32%) .664 (-30%) -240.8
1973 STL NL 5 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 20 9 23 32 4 14
3B 2 1 0 3 0 0
SS 4 0 1 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 HOU 2B 17 9 21 31 3 12
1972 HOU 3B 2 1 0 3 0 0
1972 HOU SS 4 0 1 3 0 0
1973 SLN 2B 3 0 2 1 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 20
Third Base 2
Shortstop 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Minnesota Minneapolis MN 1966, 1967