Bob Gorinski, baseball player, 1977-1977

Bob Gorinski

Born: 1/7/1952 in Latrobe, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-04-10 | Final Game: 1977-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Robert John Gorinski

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Biography

Bob Gorinski, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1970s. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 54 games from his debut on April 10, 1977, until his final game on October 1, 1977. Gorinski's time in the majors coincided with a transformative period in baseball characterized by the emergence of power hitters and an evolving approach to offensive strategy. During his brief career, Gorinski recorded 23 hits and showcased his power with 3 home runs, contributing 22 RBIs to his team's efforts. His batting average settled at .195, and he also added 1 stolen base to his career totals. Despite the limited sample size of his playing time, Gorinski's contributions during the season reflected the competitive nature of the league and the challenges faced by players seeking to establish themselves in a rapidly changing baseball landscape. His journey through the majors remains a testament to the perseverance required to reach the pinnacle of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
54 118 14 23 4 1 3 22 1 5 29 0.195 0.226 0.322 0.548 -560.6

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career OBP .226 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.

Career SLG .322 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.548 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 25.0% 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
1977 MIN AL 54 118 14 23 4 1 3 22 1 5 29 0.195 .264 (-26%) .329 (-31%) .401 (-20%) .730 (-25%) -560.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 37 21 44 0 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 MIN OF 37 21 44 0 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 30
Right Field 7
Designated Hitter 9