Bob Langsford

Born: 8/5/1865 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 1/10/1907 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-06-18 | Final Game: 1899-06-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Robert William Langsford

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Biography

Bob Langsford, born in 1865, was a position player whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned a single game on June 18, 1899. Langsford's time on the field was emblematic of the era's challenges for many players who sought to make their mark in a rapidly evolving sport that was still defining its identity. He played during a transitional period in baseball, where the sport was beginning to see the rise of organized leagues and the establishment of player statistics as a key aspect of the game. In his lone appearance, Langsford did not record any hits, runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of statistical achievement, his presence on a Major League roster illustrates the competitive nature of baseball during the late 19th century, a time when many players faced intense competition for a limited number of opportunities. Langsford's brief stint in the league serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to greatness in the early years of professional baseball, often without the longevity or accolades that define the careers of more celebrated athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1899	LS3	NL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	1	0	3	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1899	LS3	SS	1	0	3	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	1