Bob Usher

Born: 3/1/1925 in San Diego, CA, USA

Died: 12/29/2014 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-04-16 | Final Game: 1957-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Royce Usher

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Biography

Bob Usher, born in 1925, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1946 until his retirement on September 19, 1957. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 428 games during his career. Usher was known for his solid defensive skills and versatility on the field, contributing to his teams both offensively and defensively. Throughout his time in the league, he accumulated 259 hits, 18 home runs, and 102 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .235. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases, recording 9 stolen bases. Usher's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, with the post-World War II landscape seeing a surge in talent and the integration of the game. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit of the time, as he navigated the challenges of a rapidly evolving sport. While he may not have been a household name, Usher’s dedication to the game and his role as a reliable player left a lasting impression on his teammates and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
428	1101	133	259	41	4	18	102	9	90	136	0.235	0.295	0.329	0.623	-2861.5

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.623 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 12.5% 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
1946	CIN	NL	92	152	16	31	5	1	1	14	2	13	27	0.204	.256 (-21%)	.328 (-18%)	.358 (-25%)	.687 (-21%)	-591.6
1947	CIN	NL	9	22	2	4	0	0	1	1	0	2	2	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	CIN	NL	106	321	51	83	17	0	6	35	3	27	38	0.259	.265 (-3%)	.346 (-9%)	.401 (-9%)	.747 (-9%)	-589.4
1951	CIN	NL	114	303	27	63	12	2	5	25	4	19	36	0.208	.260 (-20%)	.336 (-24%)	.385 (-20%)	.721 (-21%)	-1352.5
1952	CHC	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	CLE	AL	10	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	WSN	AL	96	295	36	77	7	1	5	27	0	27	30	0.261	.257 (+1%)	.323 (avg)	.391 (-12%)	.715 (-7%)	0.0