Bob Roselli

Born: 12/10/1931 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 11/6/2009 in Roseville, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-08-16 | Final Game: 1962-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Edward Roselli

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Biography

Bob Roselli, born in 1931, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1955 and 1962. Primarily serving as a position player, Roselli's career spanned several seasons during a time when the game was transitioning into a more power-oriented era. He played a total of 68 games and recorded 25 hits, with a batting average of .219. While his offensive contributions included 2 home runs and 10 RBIs, he was also known for his speed on the bases, achieving 1 stolen base during his career. Although Roselli's tenure in the major leagues was relatively brief, he participated in an exciting period of baseball history, marked by the emergence of new talent and shifting playing styles. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit of the era, and while he may not have been a household name, his journey through the majors remains a testament to the diverse backgrounds and talents found in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
68	114	8	25	7	1	2	10	1	12	31	0.219	0.305	0.351	0.656	-115.2

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.656 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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
1955	ATL	NL	6	9	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	ATL	NL	4	2	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1958	ATL	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	CHW	AL	22	38	2	10	3	0	0	4	0	0	11	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	CHW	AL	35	64	4	12	3	1	1	5	1	11	15	0.188	.257 (-27%)	.326 (-3%)	.393 (-21%)	.719 (-13%)	-115.2