Bob Reece, baseball player, 1978-1978

Bob Reece

Born: 1/5/1951 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-04-22 | Final Game: 1978-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert Scott Reece

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Biography

Bob Reece, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing from 1978 to 1978. A position player, Reece made his mark in the league during a time characterized by significant changes in the game, including the increasing emphasis on power hitting and defensive specialization. Despite a limited opportunity, he showcased his skills in nine games, where he recorded two hits and three runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .182. Reece's career, while short, reflected the challenges and competitiveness of the late 1970s baseball landscape, where many players vied for limited roster spots. His contributions, though modest in statistical terms, were part of a larger narrative of perseverance and the pursuit of success in the major leagues. Though he did not achieve the statistical milestones of some of his contemporaries, Reece's time in the sport remains a testament to the dedication required to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 11 2 2 1 0 0 3 0 0 4 0.182 0.182 0.273 0.455 0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 43.8% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.455 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 35.3% 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
1978 WSN NL 9 11 2 2 1 0 0 3 0 0 4 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 9 3 16 2 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 MON C 9 3 16 2 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 9

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stanford University Palo Alto CA 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973