Bobby Guindon

Born: 9/4/1943 in Brookline, MA, USA

Died: 10/26/2023 in Venice, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-09-19 | Final Game: 1964-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Joseph Guindon

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Biography

Bobby Guindon was a professional baseball player born in 1943, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1964. Primarily serving as a position player, Guindon made a limited impact during his time in the league, appearing in just five games. He recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.125, while not contributing any home runs or RBIs to his team's efforts. His time in the major leagues was short-lived, marking him as a player whose career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, where the game was beginning to evolve with an emphasis on both power and speed. Despite his limited statistics, Guindon's presence on a major league roster reflects the passion and dedication required to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball. Players like Guindon often serve as reminders of the countless athletes who aspired to succeed in the sport, even if they did not have lengthy careers. His playing days were marked by an era that was shifting towards a more competitive and dynamic style of play, paving the way for future generations of ballplayers.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	8	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.125	0.222	0.250	0.472	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 50.1% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.472 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 31.6% 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
1964	BOS	AL	5	8	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	1	7	0	0	0
OF	1	1	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	BOS	1B	1	1	7	0	0	0
1964	BOS	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	1
Left Field	1