Bobby Kline

Born: 1/27/1929 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA

Died: 10/26/2021 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-11 | Final Game: 1955-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 179 lbs

Full name: John Robert Kline

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Biography

Bobby Kline was a professional baseball player born in 1929 who played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1955. As a position player, Kline appeared in 77 games during his brief career, showcasing his skills in a time when the game was transitioning into a more power-focused era. He recorded a batting average of .221, amassing 31 hits, 9 runs batted in, and no home runs. While he did not contribute in stolen bases, Kline’s presence on the field reflected the competitive spirit of mid-20th century baseball. Kline's career unfolded during an exciting period in baseball, marked by the rise of integration and the evolving strategies of the game. Though his time in the league was short-lived, his experience as a player added to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many athletes who competed during the era. His statistics, while modest, highlight the challenge of making an impact in the big leagues, and Kline's journey remains a testament to the perseverance and dedication required to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
77	140	12	31	5	0	0	9	0	11	27	0.221	0.288	0.257	0.545	-615.3

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.545 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 25.0% 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
1955	WSN	AL	77	140	12	31	5	0	0	9	0	11	27	0.221	.258 (-14%)	.332 (-13%)	.393 (-35%)	.726 (-25%)	-615.3

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	4	3	1	1	0	27.00	0

Career ERA 27.00 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — 575.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1955	WSN	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	4	3	1	0	27.00	—	-

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	4	3	9	7	0	3
3B	3	0	1	3	1	0
P	1	0	0	1	0	0
SS	69	44	97	153	15	35

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1955	WS1	2B	4	3	9	7	0	3
1955	WS1	3B	3	0	1	3	1	0
1955	WS1	P	1	0	0	1	0	0
1955	WS1	SS	69	44	97	153	15	35

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Second Base	4
Third Base	3
Shortstop	69