Bob Montgomery

Born: 4/16/1944 in Nashville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-06 | Final Game: 1979-09-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Robert Edward Montgomery

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Biography

Bob Montgomery was a professional baseball player born in 1944, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1970 until his retirement in 1979. Known primarily as a position player, Montgomery played a total of 387 games during his career. He showcased his offensive skills with a batting average of .258, accumulating 306 hits, 23 home runs, and driving in 156 runs. His speed on the bases was evident as he recorded 6 stolen bases, contributing to his overall performance on the field. Montgomery's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and evolving playing styles. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his era, his consistent performance and versatility as a position player made him a valuable asset to his teams. His contributions on the diamond reflected the competitive spirit of the game during the 1970s, a decade marked by intense rivalries and the increasing popularity of baseball in American culture. Montgomery's legacy remains as a testament to the dedication and skill of athletes who contributed to the rich history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
387	1185	125	306	50	8	23	156	6	64	268	0.258	0.296	0.372	0.669	-1270.6

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.700 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
1970	BOS	AL	22	78	8	14	2	0	1	4	0	6	20	0.179	.253 (-29%)	.325 (-25%)	.385 (-37%)	.711 (-31%)	-406.8
1971	BOS	AL	67	205	19	49	11	2	2	24	1	16	43	0.239	.249 (-4%)	.316 (-5%)	.365 (-7%)	.682 (-6%)	-243.7
1972	BOS	AL	24	77	7	22	1	0	2	7	0	3	17	0.286	.243 (+17%)	.310 (-1%)	.353 (+6%)	.664 (+3%)	19.3
1973	BOS	AL	34	128	18	41	6	2	7	25	0	7	36	0.320	.256 (+25%)	.325 (+9%)	.378 (+49%)	.703 (+30%)	566.5
1974	BOS	AL	88	254	26	64	10	0	4	38	3	13	50	0.252	.256 (-2%)	.324 (-12%)	.369 (-8%)	.693 (-10%)	-514.2
1975	BOS	AL	62	195	16	44	10	1	2	26	1	4	37	0.226	.257 (-12%)	.327 (-26%)	.374 (-15%)	.701 (-20%)	-776.3
1976	BOS	AL	31	93	10	23	3	1	3	13	0	5	20	0.247	.255 (-3%)	.320 (-12%)	.360 (+10%)	.681 (avg)	-37.9
1977	BOS	AL	17	40	6	12	2	0	2	7	0	4	9	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	BOS	AL	10	29	2	7	1	1	0	5	0	2	12	0.241	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	BOS	AL	32	86	13	30	4	1	0	7	1	4	24	0.349	.265 (+31%)	.329 (+13%)	.397 (+5%)	.727 (+9%)	122.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1975	WS	BOS	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	2	29	2	2	1
C	361	311	1632	136	31	21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	BOS	C	22	21	143	13	3	3
1971	BOS	C	66	60	361	15	4	3
1972	BOS	C	22	19	120	10	2	2
1973	BOS	C	33	31	168	19	5	2
1974	BOS	C	79	60	318	28	8	3
1975	BOS	1B	6	2	29	2	2	1
1975	BOS	C	53	49	210	23	3	6
1976	BOS	C	30	26	106	12	2	2
1977	BOS	C	15	12	50	6	1	0
1978	BOS	C	10	9	35	5	1	0
1979	BOS	C	31	24	121	5	2	0