Bob Porter

Born: 7/22/1959 in Yuma, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-05-13 | Final Game: 1982-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Lee Porter

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Biography

Bob Porter, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but memorable mark in Major League Baseball between 1981 and 1982. Primarily serving as a position player, Porter played in a total of 41 games during his career, where he recorded 7 hits and achieved 4 RBIs. His batting average of .171 and lack of home runs or stolen bases reflected the challenges he faced in establishing himself in the competitive landscape of early 1980s baseball. Though his playing career was short-lived, Porter’s time in the majors occurred during a transitional era in baseball, as teams began to emphasize speed and power in their lineups. While he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his experience in the big leagues exemplified the challenges faced by many players trying to break into a league that was evolving rapidly. After concluding his career on September 30, 1982, Porter remained a part of the baseball community, embodying the spirit of perseverance that characterizes many players in the sport’s rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
41	41	3	7	1	0	0	4	0	3	10	0.171	0.227	0.195	0.422	0.0

Career AVG .171 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career SLG .195 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.422 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 39.9% 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
1981	ATL	NL	17	14	2	4	1	0	0	4	0	2	1	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	ATL	NL	24	27	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	9	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	3	0	0	1
OF	4	3	4	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1982	ATL	1B	1	0	3	0	0	1
1982	ATL	OF	4	3	4	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	4