Bob Hazle, baseball player, 1955-1958

Bob Hazle

Born: 12/9/1930 in Laurens, SC, USA

Died: 4/25/1992 in Columbia, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-09-08 | Final Game: 1958-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert Sidney Hazle

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Biography

Bob Hazle was a professional baseball player born in 1930, who played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1958. He established himself as a noteworthy position player during his brief career, appearing in 110 games. Hazle was recognized for his impressive batting average of .31, which showcased his ability to make consistent contact with the ball. Over his career, he recorded 81 hits, including 9 home runs and 37 runs batted in (RBIs), highlighting his contribution to the offensive efforts of his teams. Hazle played during a transitional period in baseball history, navigating the sport in the post-World War II era when the game was evolving through the integration of players and the emergence of new strategies. His offensive prowess, despite a relatively short career, left a mark as he contributed to the teams he played for with a keen batting eye and solid performance at the plate. He also demonstrated speed on the base paths with 1 stolen base, adding another dimension to his game. Overall, Bob Hazle remains a notable figure within the annals of baseball history for his batting skills and contributions during his time in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
110 261 37 81 14 0 9 37 1 32 35 0.310 0.390 0.467 0.857 1054.9

Career AVG .310 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +20.3% above league average.

Career OBP .390 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +19.2% above league average.

Career SLG .467 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +18.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.857 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — +19.1% 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
1955 CIN NL 6 13 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1957 ATL NL 41 134 26 54 12 0 7 27 1 18 15 0.403 .257 (+56%) .323 (+47%) .391 (+66%) .715 (+58%) 1371.1
1958 ATL NL 20 56 6 10 0 0 0 5 0 9 4 0.179 .257 (-31%) .324 (-7%) .394 (-55%) .719 (-33%) -263.7
1958 DET AL 43 58 5 14 2 0 2 5 0 5 13 0.241 .257 (-6%) .324 (-7%) .394 (-4%) .719 (-5%) -263.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 13 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.154

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1957 WS ML1 4 13 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.154

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 75 63 114 2 6 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 CIN OF 3 3 12 1 0 0
1957 ML1 OF 40 37 57 1 6 0
1958 ML1 OF 20 16 33 0 0 0
1958 DET OF 12 7 12 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 13
Right Field 63

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1957 Rookie of the Year NL 4th 1.0 24 1