Bobby Prescott

Born: 3/27/1931 in Colon, Colón, Panama

Died: 8/2/2020 in Panama, Panamá, Panama

MLB Debut: 1961-06-17 | Final Game: 1961-07-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: George Bertrand Prescott

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Biography

Bobby Prescott was a professional baseball player born in 1931, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. He played as a position player, making his mark on the game from June 17, 1961, to July 1, 1961. Over the course of his short stint in the majors, Prescott appeared in 10 games, where he recorded 1 hit in 12 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .083. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, Prescott's perseverance in reaching the highest level of baseball during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to a more offensive-minded game is noteworthy. Prescott's time in the majors, although limited, occurred during a significant period in baseball history, as the sport was beginning to see an influx of talent from diverse backgrounds and a shift towards more powerful hitting. His experience reflects the challenges faced by many players of his era, striving for success in a competitive landscape dominated by legendary figures. While his statistical contributions were minimal, Prescott's journey to the major leagues represents the dedication and resilience of countless players who aspired to achieve their dreams on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.083	0.214	0.083	0.298	0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 67.7% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 79.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.298 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 59.1% 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
1961	KC1	AL	10	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	2	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1961	KC1	OF	2	2	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2