Bobby Rose

Born: 3/15/1967 in Covina, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-08-12 | Final Game: 1992-05-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Robert Richard Rose

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Biography

Bobby Rose, born in 1967, made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player during a brief but noteworthy career from 1989 to 1992. Rose played a total of 73 games in the big leagues, where he showcased his versatility and offensive capabilities. Over the course of his career, he recorded 49 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 23 runs, finishing with a batting average of .245. Known for his speed on the bases, he also contributed with 1 stolen base, highlighting his ability to impact the game in various ways. Competing in an era characterized by the transition to more power-focused play, Rose's contributions were significant for teams looking for solid role players. While his career did not reach the heights of some of his contemporaries, his presence on the field during the late 1980s and early 1990s reflected the evolving nature of the game, where players were increasingly valued for both their offensive and defensive versatility. Rose's journey through Major League Baseball remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
73	200	24	49	11	3	5	23	1	15	33	0.245	0.305	0.405	0.710	-111.2

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.710 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — near 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
1989	LAA	AL	14	38	4	8	1	2	1	3	0	2	10	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	LAA	AL	7	13	5	5	0	0	1	2	0	2	1	0.385	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	LAA	AL	22	65	5	18	5	1	1	8	0	3	13	0.277	.255 (+8%)	.323 (-6%)	.384 (+12%)	.708 (+4%)	6.9
1992	LAA	AL	30	84	10	18	5	0	2	10	1	8	9	0.214	.255 (-16%)	.322 (-9%)	.377 (-8%)	.699 (-9%)	-118.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	3	31	1	0	1
2B	43	35	64	127	7	25
3B	17	14	11	25	2	2
OF	7	5	9	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1989	CAL	2B	3	2	3	5	0	0
1989	CAL	3B	10	9	7	16	2	1
1990	CAL	2B	4	1	1	2	0	0
1990	CAL	3B	3	3	2	5	0	1
1991	CAL	1B	3	2	21	1	0	1
1991	CAL	2B	8	8	12	26	0	6
1991	CAL	3B	4	2	2	4	0	0
1991	CAL	OF	7	5	9	0	0	0
1992	CAL	1B	2	1	10	0	0	0
1992	CAL	2B	28	24	48	94	7	19