Bobby Pfeil, baseball player, 1969-1971

Bobby Pfeil

Born: 11/13/1942 in Passaic, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-06-26 | Final Game: 1971-09-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Raymond Pfeil

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Biography

Bobby Pfeil was a professional baseball player born in 1942, whose career spanned from 1969 to 1971. Primarily a position player, Pfeil made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. Over the course of his career, he played in 106 games, where he recorded 68 hits and achieved a batting average of .242. His offensive contributions included 2 home runs and 19 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's scoring efforts. Pfeil's playing style was marked by versatility and a solid approach at the plate, although he was not known for power hitting. He did manage to steal 1 base, illustrating his capability to add speed to his game when necessary. Despite a brief career, Pfeil's contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history in the late 20th century. His journey through the major leagues serves as a testament to the challenges that many players faced during this evolving era of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
106 281 25 68 12 0 2 19 1 13 36 0.242 0.278 0.306 0.584 -747.1

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.584 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 14.8% 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
1969 NYN NL 62 211 20 49 9 0 0 10 0 7 27 0.232 .248 (-6%) .320 (-19%) .369 (-26%) .689 (-22%) -825.4
1971 PHI NL 44 70 5 19 3 0 2 9 1 6 9 0.271 .249 (+9%) .316 (+4%) .365 (+10%) .682 (+7%) 78.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2B 12 10 21 17 1 4
3B 64 51 37 113 3 14
C 4 2 8 2 1 1
OF 5 0 0 0 0 0
SS 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 NYN 2B 11 10 21 17 1 4
1969 NYN 3B 49 40 32 88 3 8
1969 NYN OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1971 PHI 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1971 PHI 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1971 PHI 3B 15 11 5 25 0 6
1971 PHI C 4 2 8 2 1 1
1971 PHI OF 3 0 0 0 0 0
1971 PHI SS 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 4
First Base 1
Second Base 12
Third Base 64
Shortstop 1
Left Field 2
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills CA 1961