Bob Talbot, baseball player, 1953-1954

Bob Talbot

Born: 6/6/1928 in Visalia, CA, USA

Died: 10/31/2017 in Visalia, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-09-16 | Final Game: 1954-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Robert Dale Talbot

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Biography

Bob Talbot was a professional baseball player born in 1928, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1953 until his final game on September 26, 1954. Over the course of his brief career, Talbot appeared in 122 games, accumulating 107 hits and finishing with a batting average of .247. He demonstrated versatility and speed on the bases, recording four stolen bases, while contributing 19 RBIs and hitting one home run. Talbot's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the rise of television and the growing popularity of the sport in American culture. Although his time in the majors was short, Talbot's contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the era. His performance, while not statistically dominant, showcased a solid all-around ability that contributed to the teams he played for during the early years of the post-war baseball boom. After his retirement from the game, Talbot's legacy as a player remained part of the rich tapestry of mid-20th century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
122 433 50 107 15 5 1 19 4 16 29 0.247 0.278 0.312 0.590 -1621.0

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.590 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 19.0% 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
1953 CHC NL 8 30 5 10 0 1 0 0 1 0 4 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1954 CHC NL 114 403 45 97 15 4 1 19 3 16 25 0.241 .261 (-8%) .333 (-18%) .390 (-22%) .723 (-20%) -1621.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 118 94 265 13 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1953 CHN OF 7 0 20 3 0 1
1954 CHN OF 111 94 245 10 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 117