Bob Kearney

Born: 10/3/1956 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-09-25 | Final Game: 1987-06-20

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

Full name: Robert Henry Kearney

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Biography

Bob Kearney was a professional baseball player born in 1956, whose career spanned from 1979 to June 20, 1987. Primarily serving as a position player, Kearney played in a total of 479 games over his eight-year career. He recorded 316 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate, and he contributed 27 home runs along with 133 runs batted in (RBIs). Kearney finished his career with a batting average of .233 and added 9 stolen bases, displaying a mix of power and speed that was valuable in the lineup. Kearney's playing career took place during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by the rise of power hitters and the increasing importance of on-base percentage, which influenced how teams built their rosters. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions on the field reflected the competitive nature of the sport during the 1980s, a time when the game was evolving with a blend of traditional skills and emerging strategies. His journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to succeed at the highest level of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
479	1356	131	316	66	3	27	133	9	67	235	0.233	0.274	0.346	0.619	-3297.1

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OBP .274 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.619 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 13.7% 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
1979	SFG	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	OAK	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	OAK	AL	22	71	7	12	3	0	0	5	0	3	10	0.169	.261 (-35%)	.324 (-33%)	.388 (-46%)	.712 (-40%)	-479.7
1983	OAK	AL	108	298	33	76	11	0	8	32	1	21	50	0.255	.260 (-2%)	.324 (-4%)	.389 (-4%)	.714 (-4%)	-217.1
1984	SEA	AL	133	431	39	97	24	1	7	43	7	18	72	0.225	.259 (-13%)	.322 (-20%)	.384 (-13%)	.707 (-16%)	-1513.3
1985	SEA	AL	108	305	24	74	14	1	6	27	1	11	59	0.243	.257 (-6%)	.323 (-14%)	.390 (-9%)	.714 (-12%)	-719.8
1986	SEA	AL	81	204	23	49	10	0	6	25	0	12	35	0.240	.257 (-7%)	.325 (-14%)	.395 (-4%)	.720 (-9%)	-367.3
1987	SEA	AL	24	47	5	8	4	1	0	1	0	1	9	0.170	—	—	—	—	0.0