Bobby Knoop

Born: 10/18/1938 in Sioux City, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-13 | Final Game: 1972-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Robert Frank Knoop

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Biography

Bobby Knoop, born in 1938, was a versatile position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1972. Over the course of his career, Knoop played in 1,153 games, amassing 856 hits and 331 RBIs, while demonstrating solid power with 56 home runs. His batting average settled at .236, a reflection of the era he played in, which was characterized by a mix of offensive prowess and formidable pitching. Knoop's contributions to his teams were underscored by his ability to steal bases, finishing his career with 16 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of speed and agility that was valuable in the field. Knoop was selected as an All-Star during his career, a testament to his skills and the respect he garnered among peers and fans alike. He was known for his defensive capabilities, often playing second base and contributing to the overall success of his teams through solid fielding and strategic play. As baseball evolved through the late 1960s and early 1970s, Knoop remained a reliable player who navigated the changing dynamics of the game, leaving a lasting legacy in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1153	3622	337	856	129	29	56	331	16	305	833	0.236	0.296	0.334	0.630	-4968.0

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 7.2% 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	LAA	AL	162	486	42	105	8	1	7	38	3	46	109	0.216	.250 (-14%)	.312 (-8%)	.377 (-26%)	.690 (-18%)	-1565.0
1965	LAA	AL	142	465	47	125	24	4	7	43	3	31	101	0.269	.245 (+9%)	.310 (+1%)	.371 (+3%)	.682 (+2%)	96.2
1966	LAA	AL	161	590	54	137	18	11	17	72	1	43	144	0.232	.248 (-7%)	.309 (-9%)	.376 (+3%)	.685 (-2%)	-501.2
1967	LAA	AL	159	511	51	125	18	5	9	38	2	44	136	0.245	.242 (+1%)	.306 (-1%)	.357 (-1%)	.663 (-1%)	-112.1
1968	LAA	AL	152	494	48	123	20	4	3	39	3	35	128	0.249	.236 (+5%)	.298 (+1%)	.340 (-5%)	.638 (-2%)	-195.2
1969	LAA	AL	27	71	5	14	1	0	1	6	1	13	16	0.197	.248 (-21%)	.320 (-1%)	.369 (-31%)	.689 (-17%)	-159.9
1969	CHW	AL	104	345	34	79	14	1	6	41	2	35	68	0.229	.248 (-8%)	.320 (-6%)	.369 (-11%)	.689 (-9%)	-159.9
1970	CHW	AL	130	402	34	92	13	2	5	36	0	34	79	0.229	.253 (-10%)	.325 (-11%)	.385 (-20%)	.711 (-16%)	-1268.3
1971	KCR	AL	72	161	14	33	8	1	1	11	1	15	36	0.205	.249 (-18%)	.316 (-15%)	.365 (-22%)	.682 (-19%)	-536.4
1972	KCR	AL	44	97	8	23	5	0	0	7	0	9	16	0.237	.243 (-3%)	.310 (-4%)	.353 (-18%)	.664 (-12%)	-173.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1116	1050	2566	3218	119	779
3B	5	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	LAA	2B	161	156	357	522	20	123
1965	CAL	2B	142	131	331	402	22	89
1966	CAL	2B	161	160	381	488	17	135
1967	CAL	2B	159	153	386	392	11	91
1968	CAL	2B	151	146	350	425	15	94
1969	CAL	2B	27	24	64	66	3	14
1969	CHA	2B	104	100	271	320	9	76
1970	CHA	2B	126	117	276	403	11	102
1971	KCA	2B	52	41	89	120	7	31
1971	KCA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1972	KCA	2B	33	22	61	80	4	24
1972	KCA	3B	4	0	0	0	0	0