Bobby Klaus

Born: 12/27/1937 in Spring Grove, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-21 | Final Game: 1965-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Robert Francis Klaus

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Biography

Bobby Klaus was a professional baseball player born in 1937, who played in the Major Leagues from 1964 to 1965. Primarily serving as a position player, Klaus appeared in 215 games during his brief career. He recorded a total of 123 hits, which included 6 home runs and 29 runs batted in (RBIs). His batting average stood at .208, and he also contributed with 5 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of power and speed despite the challenges he faced at the plate. Klaus's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the tail end of the deadball era and the early stages of a more offensively-oriented game. While his statistics may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Klaus's determination and presence on the field were emblematic of the spirit of competition that characterized the 1960s baseball landscape. After his playing days concluded on October 3, 1965, Klaus's contributions to the game remained a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
215	590	65	123	25	4	6	29	5	74	92	0.208	0.297	0.295	0.592	-1304.1

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.592 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 13.8% 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	CIN	NL	40	93	10	17	5	1	2	6	1	4	13	0.183	.250 (-27%)	.312 (-32%)	.377 (-15%)	.690 (-23%)	-398.8
1964	NYN	NL	56	209	25	51	8	3	2	11	3	25	30	0.244	.250 (-3%)	.312 (+4%)	.377 (-10%)	.690 (-4%)	-398.8
1965	NYN	NL	119	288	30	55	12	0	2	12	1	45	49	0.191	.245 (-22%)	.310 (-3%)	.371 (-32%)	.682 (-19%)	-821.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	115	100	237	304	15	64
3B	64	52	49	107	4	7
SS	36	4	20	29	2	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	CIN	2B	18	16	33	36	2	7
1964	CIN	3B	11	6	8	18	0	1
1964	CIN	SS	3	0	2	3	1	0
1964	NYN	2B	25	24	58	80	2	11
1964	NYN	3B	28	26	23	48	4	3
1964	NYN	SS	5	2	3	1	1	0
1965	NYN	2B	72	60	146	188	11	46
1965	NYN	3B	25	20	18	41	0	3
1965	NYN	SS	28	2	15	25	0	5