Bob Perry

Born: 9/14/1934 in New Bern, NC, USA

Died: 7/2/2017 in New Bern, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-05-17 | Final Game: 1964-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Melvin Gray Perry

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Biography

Bob Perry was a professional baseball player born in 1934, who played in Major League Baseball from May 17, 1963, to October 3, 1964. Primarily serving as a position player, Perry contributed to the game during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the decline of the deadball era and the increasing prominence of power hitting. Over his brief career, he appeared in 131 games, where he showcased his offensive skills with a batting average of .266, accumulating 103 hits, including 6 home runs and 30 RBIs. Perry's playing style reflected the fundamentals of the game during the early 1960s, emphasizing contact hitting and solid defense. While he was not known for his speed, as evidenced by his 2 stolen bases, he was a reliable player who could hold his own in the lineup. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, exemplified the role of versatile players in a roster, providing teams with depth during an era of significant change in baseball dynamics. Perry's career, while short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of Major League history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
131	387	35	103	17	1	6	30	2	23	83	0.266	0.310	0.362	0.672	-156.1

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .362 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.672 vs. league average 0.686 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
1963	LAA	AL	61	166	16	42	9	0	3	14	1	9	31	0.253	.246 (+3%)	.308 (-3%)	.371 (-3%)	.680 (-3%)	-95.3
1964	LAA	AL	70	221	19	61	8	1	3	16	1	14	52	0.276	.250 (+10%)	.312 (+2%)	.377 (-4%)	.690 (-2%)	-60.8