Bob Skinner

Born: 10/3/1931 in La Jolla, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-13 | Final Game: 1966-09-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert Ralph Skinner

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Biography

Bob Skinner was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1954 to 1966. Born in 1931, Skinner made his debut during an era characterized by a transition in baseball styles, moving away from the deadball era into a time that embraced more dynamic offensive play. Over his 13-season career, he played in 1,381 games, amassing 1,198 hits, 103 home runs, and 531 RBIs. His consistent performance at the plate earned him a respectable career batting average of .277, complemented by 67 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility on the bases. Skinner was selected as an All-Star three times, reflecting his status as one of the top players of his generation. He was known for his solid hitting and ability to contribute to his team's offense in various ways, making him a valuable asset for the teams he played with. Throughout his career, Skinner played primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates and later the Philadelphia Phillies, leaving a lasting impact on the game during a pivotal period in baseball history. His contributions to the sport, both on and off the field, have solidified his legacy as a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1381	4318	642	1198	197	58	103	531	67	485	646	0.277	0.351	0.421	0.773	7785.2

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +9.2% above league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career SLG .421 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — +9.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.773 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — +9.3% above 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
1954	PIT	NL	132	470	67	117	15	9	8	46	4	47	59	0.249	.261 (-5%)	.333 (-5%)	.390 (-5%)	.723 (-5%)	-528.1
1956	PIT	NL	113	233	29	47	8	3	5	29	1	26	50	0.202	.258 (-22%)	.331 (-15%)	.397 (-18%)	.728 (-16%)	-784.2
1957	PIT	NL	126	387	58	118	12	6	13	45	10	38	50	0.305	.257 (+18%)	.323 (+14%)	.391 (+20%)	.715 (+17%)	1343.8
1958	PIT	NL	144	529	93	170	33	9	13	70	12	58	55	0.321	.257 (+25%)	.324 (+19%)	.394 (+25%)	.719 (+22%)	2395.0
1959	PIT	NL	143	547	78	153	18	4	13	61	10	67	65	0.280	.256 (+9%)	.323 (+10%)	.392 (+2%)	.715 (+6%)	778.5
1960	PIT	NL	145	571	83	156	33	6	15	86	11	59	86	0.273	.255 (+7%)	.323 (+5%)	.387 (+11%)	.711 (+8%)	914.7
1961	PIT	NL	119	381	61	102	20	3	3	42	3	51	49	0.268	.258 (+4%)	.328 (+9%)	.399 (-10%)	.727 (-1%)	62.0
1962	PIT	NL	144	510	87	154	29	7	20	75	10	76	89	0.302	.257 (+17%)	.326 (+21%)	.393 (+28%)	.719 (+25%)	2712.2
1963	PIT	NL	34	122	18	33	5	5	0	8	4	13	22	0.270	.246 (+10%)	.308 (+10%)	.371 (+6%)	.680 (+8%)	148.7
1963	CIN	NL	72	194	25	49	10	2	3	17	1	21	42	0.253	.246 (+3%)	.308 (+7%)	.371 (avg)	.680 (+3%)	148.7
1964	CIN	NL	25	59	6	13	3	0	3	5	0	4	12	0.220	.250 (-12%)	.312 (-14%)	.377 (+12%)	.690 (avg)	-11.9
1964	STL	NL	55	118	10	32	5	0	1	16	0	11	20	0.271	.250 (+8%)	.312 (+7%)	.377 (-10%)	.690 (-3%)	-11.9
1965	STL	NL	80	152	25	47	5	4	5	26	1	12	30	0.309	.245 (+26%)	.310 (+16%)	.371 (+33%)	.682 (+25%)	624.9
1966	STL	NL	49	45	2	7	1	0	1	5	0	2	17	0.156	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	8	2	3	1	0	0	2	2	0	0.375

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1964	WS	SLN	4	3	0	2	1	0	0	1	1	0	0.667
1960	WS	PIT	2	5	2	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	151	144	1262	96	18	115
3B	2	1	1	2	0	0
OF	950	916	1600	71	53	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1954	PIT	1B	118	116	1026	84	16	87
1954	PIT	OF	2	2	0	0	0	0
1956	PIT	1B	23	19	176	6	1	21
1956	PIT	3B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1956	PIT	OF	36	30	40	2	1	0
1957	PIT	1B	9	8	60	6	1	7
1957	PIT	3B	1	1	0	2	0	0
1957	PIT	OF	93	83	172	9	7	2
1958	PIT	OF	141	141	232	19	6	2
1959	PIT	1B	1	1	0	0	0	0
1959	PIT	OF	142	141	285	9	11	1
1960	PIT	OF	141	140	250	13	5	2
1961	PIT	OF	97	96	175	5	5	1
1962	PIT	OF	139	138	210	6	9	0
1963	PIT	OF	32	30	57	1	1	0
1963	CIN	OF	51	46	74	3	0	1
1964	CIN	OF	12	12	20	1	2	0
1964	SLN	OF	31	29	42	3	3	0
1965	SLN	OF	33	28	43	0	3	0