Bob Tillman

Born: 3/24/1937 in Nashville, TN, USA

Died: 6/23/2000 in Gallatin, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-15 | Final Game: 1970-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: John Robert Tillman

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Biography

Bob Tillman was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1970. Born in 1937, Tillman was primarily a position player and appeared in 775 games throughout his career. He recorded 540 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate, and he hit 79 home runs, contributing significantly to his team's offensive efforts. With 282 RBIs, Tillman demonstrated a knack for driving in runs, although his batting average settled at .232. He also managed to steal one base, reflecting a degree of speed and agility on the base paths. Playing during an era that transitioned from the deadball period to a more offensive-minded game, Tillman was part of a generation of players who experienced the evolution of baseball in the 1960s. While his overall statistics may not place him among the game's elite, his contributions to his teams and his resilience in the competitive landscape of professional baseball during this time are noteworthy. Tillman's career spanned a pivotal decade in the sport, and he remains a respected figure among fans and historians of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
775	2329	189	540	68	10	79	282	1	228	510	0.232	0.300	0.371	0.671	-813.2

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.686 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
1962	BOS	AL	81	249	28	57	6	4	14	38	0	19	65	0.229	.257 (-11%)	.326 (-13%)	.393 (+15%)	.719 (+2%)	-11.7
1963	BOS	AL	96	307	24	69	10	2	8	32	0	34	64	0.225	.246 (-9%)	.308 (-2%)	.371 (-6%)	.680 (-4%)	-171.8
1964	BOS	AL	131	425	43	118	18	1	17	61	0	49	74	0.278	.250 (+11%)	.312 (+12%)	.377 (+18%)	.690 (+15%)	1313.8
1965	BOS	AL	111	368	20	79	10	3	6	35	0	40	69	0.215	.245 (-13%)	.310 (-7%)	.371 (-17%)	.682 (-13%)	-851.6
1966	BOS	AL	78	204	12	47	8	0	3	24	0	22	35	0.230	.248 (-7%)	.309 (-2%)	.376 (-17%)	.685 (-10%)	-322.8
1967	BOS	AL	30	64	4	12	1	0	1	4	0	3	18	0.188	.242 (-23%)	.306 (-27%)	.357 (-30%)	.663 (-29%)	-287.1
1967	NYY	AL	22	63	5	16	1	0	2	9	0	7	17	0.254	.242 (+5%)	.306 (+6%)	.357 (+2%)	.663 (+4%)	-287.1
1968	ATL	NL	86	236	16	52	4	0	5	20	1	16	55	0.220	.236 (-7%)	.298 (-7%)	.340 (-12%)	.638 (-9%)	-334.0
1969	ATL	NL	69	190	18	37	5	0	12	29	0	18	47	0.195	.248 (-22%)	.320 (-18%)	.369 (+11%)	.689 (-2%)	-140.5
1970	ATL	NL	71	223	19	53	5	0	11	30	0	20	66	0.238	.253 (-6%)	.325 (-8%)	.385 (+6%)	.711 (-1%)	-52.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
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
1969	NLCS	ATL	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
C	725	639	4230	253	55	40

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	BOS	C	66	58	389	19	7	1
1963	BOS	C	95	89	621	26	5	5
1964	BOS	C	131	120	897	49	11	5
1965	BOS	C	106	102	676	45	9	6
1966	BOS	C	72	56	372	24	4	5
1967	BOS	C	26	18	120	10	3	3
1967	NYA	C	15	15	83	14	3	3
1968	ATL	C	75	66	359	29	4	7
1969	ATL	C	69	52	309	15	4	5
1970	ATL	C	70	63	404	22	5	0