Bob Gallagher

Born: 7/7/1947 in Newton, MA, USA

Died: 8/14/2024 in Santa Cruz, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-05-17 | Final Game: 1975-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Collins Gallagher

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Biography

Bob Gallagher, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1975. Primarily serving as a position player, Gallagher participated in 213 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills during an era that was characterized by a transition in the game. The early 1970s saw the rise of power hitting and the influence of the designated hitter rule, which added a new dynamic to batting strategies. Gallagher finished his career with 56 hits, 2 home runs, and 13 RBIs, achieving a batting average of .22. While his numbers may not reflect the power of some contemporaries, his contributions to his teams went beyond mere statistics. Known for his versatility and ability to adapt, Gallagher's presence on the field was a testament to the evolving role of position players during a time when the game was beginning to embrace a more diverse array of playing styles. After his career concluded on September 26, 1975, Gallagher remained a part of baseball history, representing the determination and spirit of players who navigated the complexities of the game in the early 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
213	255	34	56	6	1	2	13	1	16	56	0.220	0.266	0.275	0.541	-846.9

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career SLG .275 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.541 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 21.7% 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	BOS	AL	7	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	HOU	NL	71	148	16	39	3	1	2	10	0	3	27	0.264	.256 (+3%)	.325 (-16%)	.378 (-11%)	.703 (-13%)	-389.9
1974	HOU	NL	102	87	13	15	2	0	0	3	1	12	23	0.172	.256 (-33%)	.324 (-14%)	.369 (-47%)	.693 (-31%)	-457.0
1975	NYN	NL	33	15	5	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0