Bobby Stevens, baseball player, 1931-1931

Bobby Stevens

Born: 4/17/1907 in Chevy Chase, MD, USA

Died: 12/30/2005 in Frederick, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-07-03 | Final Game: 1931-08-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 149 lbs

Full name: Robert Jordan Stevens

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Biography

Bobby Stevens was a professional baseball player born in 1907, who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player from July 3 to August 5, 1931, during a time when the sport was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. Over the course of his short stint in the league, Stevens participated in 12 games, making a significant impact at the plate with a batting average of .343. He recorded 12 hits, contributing four runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. Despite not hitting any home runs and recording zero stolen bases, Stevens's offensive prowess during his limited time in the majors showcased his ability to make contact and drive in runs effectively. Though his career in the big leagues was brief, his .343 batting average positioned him as a reliable hitter in an era that often favored power and speed. Stevens's legacy, while not widely recognized in the annals of baseball history, reflects the contributions of many players who played during the formative years of the sport, highlighting the diverse talents that characterized the game in the early 1930s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 35 3 12 0 0 0 4 0 2 2 0.343 0.410 0.343 0.753 0.0

Career AVG .343 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — +24.1% above league average.

Career OBP .410 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +21.3% above league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.753 vs. league average 0.727 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
1931 PHI NL 12 35 3 12 0 0 0 4 0 2 2 0.343 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 10 0 19 21 6 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 PHI SS 10 0 19 21 6 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 9