Bob Maier

Born: 9/5/1915 in Dunellen, NJ, USA

Died: 8/4/1993 in South Plainfield, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-17 | Final Game: 1945-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Phillip Maier

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Biography

Bob Maier was a professional baseball player born in 1915, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the brief span of the 1945 season. Primarily a position player, Maier played a total of 132 games, contributing to his teams with a solid batting average of .263. Over the course of his career, he recorded 128 hits, including one home run, and drove in 34 runs. His speed on the bases was evident as he successfully stole 7 bases, showcasing a versatile skill set that allowed him to impact games in various ways. Maier's career unfolded during a unique era in baseball, just after the end of World War II, when many veterans returned to the sport and the league was beginning to transition back to standard competition. While his time in the majors was short-lived, Maier’s contributions during the 1945 season reflected the resilience and adaptability of players during this pivotal time in baseball history. After retiring from professional play, he left behind a legacy as a competent and reliable player who navigated the challenges of a rapidly changing game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
132	486	58	128	25	7	1	34	7	38	32	0.263	0.317	0.350	0.667	-330.0

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — near 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
1945	DET	AL	132	486	58	128	25	7	1	34	7	38	32	0.263	.260 (+1%)	.328 (-4%)	.354 (-1%)	.683 (-2%)	-330.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1945	WS	DET	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	124	0	142	226	25	19
OF	5	0	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	DET	3B	124	0	142	226	25	19
1945	DET	OF	5	0	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	124
Left Field	5