Bob Fothergill

Born: 8/16/1897 in Massillon, OH, USA

Died: 3/20/1938 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-18 | Final Game: 1933-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Robert Roy Fothergill

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Biography

Bob Fothergill, born in 1897, was a notable Major League Baseball player whose career spanned from 1922 to 1933. Primarily recognized as a position player, Fothergill made a significant impact in the league, playing a total of 1,106 games. Over his career, he accumulated 1,064 hits, showcasing his consistent offensive prowess with a remarkable batting average of .325. His offensive contributions also included 36 home runs and 582 runs batted in (RBIs), underscoring his role as a key run producer for his teams. Fothergill was known for his exceptional batting skills during an era when the game was transitioning from the deadball period to a more offensive-minded approach. He displayed a keen eye at the plate and an ability to make solid contact, reflected in his impressive hits and batting average. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the basepaths, recording 42 stolen bases throughout his career. Bob Fothergill's legacy is marked by his offensive achievements and his effectiveness as a player in the early 20th century, contributing to the rich history of baseball during a pivotal time in the sport's development.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1106	3269	453	1064	225	52	36	582	42	202	177	0.325	0.368	0.459	0.828	6953.0

Career AVG .325 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +15.2% above league average.

Career OBP .368 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.

Career SLG .459 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — +15.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.828 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — +11.6% 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
1922	DET	AL	42	152	20	49	12	4	0	29	1	8	9	0.322	.285 (+13%)	.345 (+3%)	.397 (+14%)	.743 (+9%)	188.4
1923	DET	AL	101	241	34	76	18	2	1	49	5	12	19	0.315	.282 (+11%)	.344 (+4%)	.390 (+7%)	.734 (+6%)	241.4
1924	DET	AL	54	166	28	50	8	3	0	15	2	5	13	0.301	.283 (+6%)	.345 (-6%)	.389 (-1%)	.734 (-3%)	-138.5
1925	DET	AL	71	204	38	72	14	0	2	28	3	6	3	0.353	.288 (+23%)	.349 (+8%)	.407 (+11%)	.756 (+9%)	346.4
1926	DET	AL	110	387	63	142	31	7	3	73	4	33	23	0.367	.279 (+31%)	.345 (+22%)	.390 (+30%)	.735 (+26%)	1968.0
1927	DET	AL	143	527	93	189	38	9	9	114	9	47	31	0.359	.282 (+27%)	.344 (+20%)	.392 (+32%)	.736 (+26%)	2827.7
1928	DET	AL	111	347	49	110	28	10	3	63	8	24	19	0.317	.280 (+13%)	.342 (+7%)	.395 (+22%)	.737 (+15%)	904.0
1929	DET	AL	115	277	42	98	24	9	6	62	3	11	11	0.354	.289 (+22%)	.353 (+7%)	.415 (+37%)	.769 (+23%)	1152.7
1930	DET	AL	55	143	14	37	9	3	2	14	1	6	10	0.259	.293 (-12%)	.354 (-19%)	.429 (-6%)	.784 (-11%)	-362.2
1930	CHW	AL	52	135	10	40	9	0	0	24	0	4	8	0.296	.293 (+1%)	.354 (-8%)	.429 (-16%)	.784 (-12%)	-362.2
1931	CHW	AL	108	312	25	88	9	4	3	56	2	17	17	0.282	.276 (+2%)	.338 (-4%)	.388 (-6%)	.726 (-5%)	-332.9
1932	CHW	AL	116	346	36	102	24	1	7	50	4	27	10	0.295	.275 (+7%)	.335 (+4%)	.391 (+10%)	.726 (+7%)	463.7
1933	BOS	AL	28	32	1	11	1	0	0	5	0	2	4	0.344	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	832	0	1646	37	69	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1922	DET	OF	38	50	2	3	1
1923	DET	OF	68	121	4	3	0
1924	DET	OF	45	89	2	3	1
1925	DET	OF	59	120	6	3	2
1926	DET	OF	103	245	3	10	0
1927	DET	OF	137	315	3	13	1
1928	DET	OF	90	179	6	8	0
1929	DET	OF	59	116	2	4	1
1930	DET	OF	38	53	1	3	0
1930	CHA	OF	31	49	2	7	0
1931	CHA	OF	74	169	2	5	0
1932	CHA	OF	86	136	4	7	0
1933	BOS	OF	4	4	0	0	0