Bo Porter, baseball player, 1999-2001

Bo Porter

Born: 7/5/1972 in Newark, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-05-09 | Final Game: 2001-08-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Marquis Donnell Porter

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Biography

Bo Porter, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as an outfielder from 1999 to 2001. He made his Major League debut with the Chicago Cubs and later played for the Philadelphia Phillies. Over the course of his career, Porter appeared in 89 games, where he recorded 27 hits and achieved a batting average of .214. He hit 2 home runs and drove in 8 runs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Though Porter’s playing career was relatively brief, he contributed to his teams with his versatility and work ethic. Following his time as a player, Porter transitioned into coaching and management roles, where he made a significant impact in baseball, particularly in player development. His journey through the Major Leagues during the late 1990s and early 2000s was marked by a competitive environment, and his post-playing career has further solidified his legacy in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
89 126 23 27 5 2 2 8 3 13 52 0.214 0.284 0.333 0.617 -248.6

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .433 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.617 vs. league average 0.773 across their career seasons — 20.2% 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
1999 CHC NL 24 26 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 2 13 0.192 — — — — 0.0
2000 OAK AL 17 13 3 2 0 0 1 2 0 2 5 0.154 — — — — 0.0
2001 TEX AL 48 87 18 20 4 2 1 6 3 9 34 0.230 .263 (-13%) .332 (-11%) .426 (-16%) .758 (-14%) -248.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

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

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2000 ALDS1 OAK 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 77 28 90 1 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 CHN OF 21 5 16 0 1 0
2000 OAK OF 16 1 13 0 0 0
2001 TEX OF 40 22 61 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 35
Center Field 17
Right Field 29
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 TEX AL $207,000
Total Career Earnings $207,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Iowa Iowa City IA 1993, 1994