Bobo Osborne

Born: 10/12/1935 in Chattahoochee, GA, USA

Died: 4/15/2011 in Woodstock, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-06-27 | Final Game: 1963-09-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Larry Sidney Osborne

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Biography

Bobo Osborne was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1957 until his retirement on September 24, 1963. Born in 1935, Osborne's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by the post-World War II expansion of the game and the gradual integration of players. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 359 games, amassing 157 hits, 17 home runs, and 86 RBIs, with a batting average of .206. His contributions on the field included two stolen bases, showcasing a blend of power and speed, although his overall offensive metrics reflected the challenges he faced in establishing consistent hitting. Osborne's time in the majors was characterized by the intense competition of the era, as he sought to carve out a niche among an increasingly diverse group of players. While not among the most celebrated stars of his time, his perseverance and dedication to the game exemplified the spirit of many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Although his career statistics may not place him among the elite, Osborne's journey through the major leagues serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to greatness during a pivotal era in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
359	763	93	157	30	2	17	86	2	104	171	0.206	0.304	0.317	0.621	-1153.8

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.621 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 12.8% 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
1957	DET	AL	11	27	4	4	1	0	0	1	0	3	7	0.148	—	—	—	—	0.0
1958	DET	AL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	DET	AL	86	209	27	40	7	1	3	21	1	16	41	0.191	.256 (-25%)	.323 (-21%)	.392 (-29%)	.715 (-26%)	-1000.4
1961	DET	AL	71	93	8	20	7	0	2	13	1	20	15	0.215	.258 (-17%)	.328 (+8%)	.399 (-11%)	.727 (-3%)	16.4
1962	DET	AL	64	74	12	17	1	0	0	7	0	16	25	0.230	.257 (-11%)	.326 (+15%)	.393 (-38%)	.719 (-14%)	-92.2
1963	WS2	AL	125	358	42	76	14	1	12	44	0	49	83	0.212	.246 (-14%)	.308 (avg)	.371 (-4%)	.680 (-2%)	-77.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	159	126	1171	88	16	109
3B	37	34	27	57	10	3
C	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	6	6	9	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1957	DET	1B	4	2	20	1	0	1
1957	DET	OF	5	5	8	0	0	0
1959	DET	1B	56	40	377	27	7	36
1959	DET	OF	1	1	1	0	1	0
1961	DET	1B	11	6	50	3	0	4
1961	DET	3B	8	8	10	12	1	2
1962	DET	1B	7	0	11	2	0	0
1962	DET	3B	13	12	11	19	5	0
1962	DET	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1963	WS2	1B	81	78	713	55	9	68
1963	WS2	3B	16	14	6	26	4	1