Bob Hansen

Born: 5/26/1948 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-05-10 | Final Game: 1976-06-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Robert Joseph Hansen

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Biography

Bob Hansen was a professional baseball player born in 1948, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1970s. He played as a position player from 1974 until June 10, 1976, contributing to the game during an era marked by a transitional phase in baseball, moving out of the deadball era into a time of increased offensive production. Over his brief career, Hansen appeared in 82 games, showcasing his skills and determination on the field. Hansen recorded a total of 36 hits, which included 2 home runs and 13 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .242. His ability to steal bases was also notable, as he successfully swiped 2 bases during his time in the league. While his career statistics may not reflect the achievements of some of his contemporaries, Hansen's dedication to the sport and his contributions to his teams during a competitive era remain a part of baseball's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
82	149	12	36	5	1	2	13	2	9	24	0.242	0.285	0.329	0.614	-268.0

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OBP .285 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.614 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 10.7% 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
1974	ATL	AL	58	88	8	26	4	1	2	9	2	3	16	0.295	.256 (+15%)	.324 (-2%)	.369 (+17%)	.693 (+8%)	89.5
1976	ATL	AL	24	61	4	10	1	0	0	4	0	6	8	0.164	.255 (-36%)	.320 (-25%)	.360 (-50%)	.681 (-38%)	-357.5