Bob Stinson

Born: 10/11/1945 in Elkin, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-23 | Final Game: 1980-08-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Gorrell Robert Stinson

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Biography

Bob Stinson, born in 1945, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1969 to 1980. Primarily known as a position player, Stinson appeared in 652 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. His offensive contributions included 408 hits, 33 home runs, and 180 runs batted in, culminating in a career batting average of .250. Stinson also showcased his speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 8 stolen bases. Stinson played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the end of the deadball era and the onset of the modern game. His versatility on the field and ability to contribute in various roles made him a valuable asset to his teams. While he may not have been a household name, his persistent dedication and solid performance in the league left a lasting impact, particularly for fans who appreciated the nuances of the game beyond just the statistics. Stinson's career remains a testament to the grit and determination required to succeed in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
652	1634	166	408	61	7	33	180	8	201	254	0.250	0.337	0.356	0.693	311.6

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.693 vs. league average 0.701 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
1969	LAD	NL	4	8	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	LAD	NL	4	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	STL	NL	17	19	3	4	1	0	0	1	0	1	7	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	HOU	NL	27	35	3	6	1	0	0	2	0	1	6	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	WSN	NL	48	111	12	29	6	1	3	12	0	17	15	0.261	.256 (+2%)	.325 (+15%)	.378 (+9%)	.703 (+12%)	284.7
1974	WSN	NL	38	87	4	15	2	0	1	6	1	15	16	0.172	.256 (-33%)	.324 (-9%)	.369 (-38%)	.693 (-24%)	-307.7
1975	KCR	AL	63	147	18	39	9	1	1	9	1	18	29	0.265	.257 (+3%)	.327 (+5%)	.374 (-4%)	.701 (+1%)	33.6
1976	KCR	AL	79	209	26	55	7	1	2	25	3	25	29	0.263	.255 (+3%)	.320 (+7%)	.360 (-7%)	.681 (-1%)	40.6
1977	SEA	AL	105	297	27	80	11	1	8	32	0	37	50	0.269	.264 (+2%)	.329 (+9%)	.401 (-2%)	.730 (+3%)	314.4
1978	SEA	AL	124	364	46	94	14	3	11	55	2	45	42	0.258	.257 (avg)	.323 (+7%)	.378 (+7%)	.702 (+7%)	556.5
1979	SEA	AL	95	247	19	60	8	0	6	28	1	33	38	0.243	.265 (-9%)	.329 (+2%)	.397 (-12%)	.727 (-6%)	-166.5
1980	SEA	AL	48	107	6	23	2	0	1	8	0	9	19	0.215	.264 (-19%)	.326 (-15%)	.387 (-33%)	.714 (-25%)	-444.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1976	ALCS	KCA	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2B	1	0	0	2	0	0
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
C	585	466	2415	226	44	36
OF	7	0	4	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	LAN	C	4	3	20	0	1	0
1970	LAN	C	3	0	3	0	0	0
1971	SLN	C	6	4	34	0	1	0
1971	SLN	OF	3	0	2	0	0	0
1972	HOU	C	12	1	25	2	1	0
1972	HOU	OF	3	0	1	0	0	0
1973	MON	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1973	MON	C	35	30	174	9	4	2
1974	MON	C	29	20	122	14	0	4
1975	KCA	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1975	KCA	2B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1975	KCA	C	59	43	256	31	2	4
1975	KCA	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1976	KCA	C	79	62	304	30	7	4
1977	SEA	C	99	90	494	43	9	11
1978	SEA	C	123	110	472	60	7	7
1979	SEA	C	91	76	376	29	9	2
1980	SEA	C	45	27	135	8	3	2