Bob Raudman

Born: 3/14/1942 in Erie, PA, USA

Died: 12/17/2020 in Duluth, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-13 | Final Game: 1967-09-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Joyce Raudman

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Biography

Bob Raudman was a professional baseball player born in 1942, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1967. His career, though brief, spanned 16 games during which he made notable contributions to his teams. Raudman recorded a total of 11 hits and drove in 3 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.2. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his presence on the field marked an important chapter in the era of baseball during the mid-1960s, a time characterized by a transition in the game with shifts in player dynamics and strategies. Raudman's playing days were spent at a time when baseball was evolving, moving away from the deadball era towards a more power-driven game. Although his statistical output may not reflect the explosive hitting that defined later decades, his commitment to the sport and his role within the teams he played for contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. After his playing career, Raudman’s legacy remained as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game, often without the fanfare of Hall of Famers, yet played an essential role in the development of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	55	1	11	2	0	0	3	0	2	8	0.200	0.228	0.236	0.464	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OBP .228 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career SLG .236 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.464 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 31.2% 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
1966	CHC	NL	8	29	1	7	2	0	0	2	0	1	4	0.241	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	CHC	NL	8	26	0	4	0	0	0	1	0	1	4	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	16	14	21	3	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	CHN	OF	8	8	8	2	1	0
1967	CHN	OF	8	6	13	1	2	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	8
Right Field	9