Bob Linton

Born: 4/18/1902 in Emerson, AR, USA

Died: 4/3/1980 in Destin, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-26 | Final Game: 1929-09-11

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Claud Clarence Linton

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Biography

Bob Linton was a professional baseball player born in 1902, who played in the major leagues during a brief career from 1929 to 1929. Primarily serving as a position player, Linton's time in the big leagues was limited to 17 games. Over the course of his short stint, he recorded 2 hits, 1 run batted in (RBI), and finished with a batting average of .111. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Linton's presence on the field contributed to the competitive landscape of the late 1920s, a time when baseball was transitioning into the lively ball era, characterized by increased offensive output and excitement. Linton's career, though modest in statistical achievement, reflects the experiences of many players of his time who aspired to make their mark in a sport that was rapidly evolving. The late 1920s saw significant changes in player dynamics and team strategies, and Linton's role, albeit brief, was part of that larger narrative in baseball history. After his final game on September 11, 1929, Linton stepped away from the professional scene, leaving behind a legacy of perseverance in the pursuit of a major league career.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
4.0	4.0	1.0	3.0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0.750	0.750	1.500	2.250

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1933	4.0	4.0	1.0	3.0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0.750	0.750	1.500	2.250

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	18	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.111	0.158	0.111	0.269	0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 61.6% below league average.

Career OBP .158 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 55.3% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 73.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.269 vs. league average 0.769 across their career seasons — 65.0% 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
1929	PIT	NL	17	18	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	8	0	6	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1929	PIT	C	8	0	6	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	8

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Louisiana Tech University	Ruston	LA	1922, 1923
University of Wyoming	Laramie	WY	1925