Bob Stephenson, baseball player, 1955-1955

Bob Stephenson

Born: 8/11/1928 in Blair, OK, USA

Died: 3/20/2020 in Norman, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-14 | Final Game: 1955-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Robert Loyd Stephenson

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Biography

Bob Stephenson was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball. Born in 1928, he had a brief but notable career spanning from 1955 to 1955. During this time, he appeared in 67 games and demonstrated his skills primarily as a utility player. Stephenson recorded a total of 27 hits, which contributed to his career batting average of .243. Although he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 6 runs and showcased his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Stephenson's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the shift from the post-war years into a more dynamic style of play. While his playing time in the major leagues was limited, his contributions to his teams exemplified the grit and determination characteristic of players from that era. His time in the majors may have been short, but Bob Stephenson remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 111 19 27 3 0 0 6 2 5 18 0.243 0.274 0.270 0.544 -510.8

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OBP .274 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.544 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 25.1% 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 STL NL 67 111 19 27 3 0 0 6 2 5 18 0.243 .258 (-6%) .332 (-18%) .393 (-31%) .726 (-25%) -510.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 7 3 11 12 0 1
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 48 18 54 68 8 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 SLN 2B 7 3 11 12 0 1
1955 SLN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1955 SLN SS 48 18 54 68 8 20

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 7
Third Base 1
Shortstop 48

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1948, 1949, 1950