Bob Harvey

Born: 5/28/1918 in Saint Michaels, MD, USA

Died: 6/27/1992 in Montclair, NJ, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 238 lbs

Full name: Robert Alexander Harvey

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Biography

Bob Harvey, born in 1918, is an active position player who continues to make his mark in professional baseball. Over the course of his career, he has played in 225 games, showcasing impressive offensive capabilities with a batting average of .313. Harvey has accumulated 244 hits, contributing significantly to his team's success with 119 RBIs and 9 home runs. Known for his swift base running, he has also accumulated 5 stolen bases throughout his career. His exceptional performance on the field earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his status among the elite players of his era. Harvey’s career unfolds in a dynamic period of baseball where player versatility and offensive prowess are highly valued. His ability to maintain a strong batting average while also being a reliable run producer reflects his skill and adaptability as a player. As he continues to compete, Harvey remains a notable figure in the league, representing the enduring spirit of baseball while contributing to the game's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
225	779	114	244	37	11	9	119	5	80	2	0.313	0.378	0.424	0.802	1981.2

Career AVG .313 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +20.4% above league average.

Career OBP .378 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +14.3% above league average.

Career SLG .424 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — +17.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.802 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — +15.7% above 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
1943	NE	NN2	17	65	11	21	0	2	1	10	0	4	0	0.323	.255 (+26%)	.324 (+12%)	.346 (+24%)	.671 (+18%)	164.8
1944	NE	NN2	27	101	21	42	11	2	3	21	2	6	0	0.416	.261 (+59%)	.325 (+36%)	.357 (+83%)	.683 (+61%)	911.5
1945	NE	NN2	22	82	14	21	3	0	1	13	0	7	1	0.256	.260 (-2%)	.328 (-4%)	.354 (-7%)	.683 (-6%)	-74.4
1945	BBB	NAL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	-74.4
1946	NE	NN2	51	167	26	44	3	3	1	21	1	21	0	0.263	.256 (+3%)	.328 (+6%)	.358 (-6%)	.687 (avg)	29.9
1947	NE	NN2	56	187	22	56	16	1	1	30	1	17	1	0.299	.262 (+14%)	.336 (+6%)	.376 (+9%)	.712 (+8%)	236.8
1948	NE	NN2	51	174	20	60	4	3	2	24	1	25	0	0.345	.263 (+31%)	.340 (+26%)	.379 (+15%)	.719 (+21%)	712.7