Bob Thorpe

Born: 11/19/1926 in Caryville, FL, USA

Died: 10/30/1996 in Waveland, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-04-19 | Final Game: 1953-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Robert Thorpe

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Bob Thorpe, born in 1926, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1953. Primarily serving as a position player, Thorpe played in a total of 110 games during his career. He recorded 83 hits, contributing to a batting average of .251, while also hitting 3 home runs and driving in 32 runs. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 3 bases throughout his time in the league. Thorpe's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the post-World War II boom that saw the sport's popularity soar and the integration of African American players into the major leagues. Though his time in the spotlight was relatively brief, Thorpe's contributions to the teams he played for showcased his resilience and determination. His experience reflects the broader narrative of baseball in the early 1950s, a period characterized by competitive parity and the evolving dynamics of player talent and strategy in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
110	331	22	83	9	3	3	32	3	6	48	0.251	0.266	0.323	0.590	-757.5

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career SLG .323 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.590 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 17.8% 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
1951	BSN	NL	2	2	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	BSN	NL	81	292	20	76	8	2	3	26	3	5	42	0.260	.252 (+3%)	.326 (-16%)	.369 (-10%)	.696 (-13%)	-757.5
1953	ATL	NL	27	37	1	6	1	0	0	5	0	1	6	0.162	—	—	—	—	0.0