Bob Geren, baseball player, 1988-1993

Bob Geren

Born: 9/22/1961 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-05-17 | Final Game: 1993-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Robert Peter Geren

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Biography

Bob Geren, born in 1961, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1993. Known for his versatility on the field, Geren participated in 307 games during his career, where he recorded 178 hits, 22 home runs, and 76 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .233. His playing style reflected the transitional era of the late 1980s and early 1990s, where power hitting was becoming increasingly valued, yet his contributions were significant in a time when teams often relied on a mix of speed and power. Geren's journey through Major League Baseball included stints with teams that sought to balance their rosters with players who could adapt to varying roles. While he did not steal any bases in his career, his ability to contribute offensively and defensively allowed him to carve out a niche as a reliable team member. After retiring from active play, Geren transitioned into coaching and management, further influencing the game beyond his playing days. His legacy endures through his contributions both on the field and in the dugout, making him a notable figure in the history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
307 765 62 178 21 1 22 76 0 49 179 0.233 0.283 0.349 0.632 -1508.3

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.632 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 10.9% 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
1988 NYY AL 10 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1989 NYY AL 65 205 26 59 5 1 9 27 0 12 44 0.288 .254 (+13%) .319 (+3%) .375 (+21%) .694 (+13%) 407.1
1990 NYY AL 110 277 21 59 7 0 8 31 0 13 73 0.213 .257 (-17%) .324 (-20%) .385 (-16%) .710 (-18%) -962.5
1991 NYY AL 64 128 7 28 3 0 2 12 0 9 31 0.219 .255 (-14%) .323 (-16%) .384 (-25%) .708 (-21%) -462.7
1993 SDP NL 58 145 8 31 6 0 3 6 0 13 28 0.214 .265 (-19%) .332 (-16%) .403 (-21%) .735 (-19%) -490.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
3B 1 0 0 3 0 0
C 289 222 1319 126 12 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 NYA C 10 2 18 3 0 0
1989 NYA C 60 56 308 24 3 4
1990 NYA C 107 81 487 55 4 5
1991 NYA C 63 42 255 18 3 2
1993 SDN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1993 SDN 3B 1 0 0 3 0 0
1993 SDN C 49 41 251 26 2 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 289
First Base 1
Third Base 1
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 SDN NL $125,000
1991 NYA AL $230,000
1990 NYA AL $180,000
1989 NYA AL $70,000
Total Career Earnings $605,000