Bobby Vaughn, baseball player, 1909-1915

Bobby Vaughn

Born: 6/4/1885 in Stamford, NY, USA

Died: 4/11/1965 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-06-12 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Robert Vaughn

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Biography

Bobby Vaughn, born in 1885, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1909 to 1915. Primarily a position player, Vaughn played in a total of 149 games over his career, where he compiled 148 hits and achieved a respectable batting average of .277. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 25 stolen bases and contributed 32 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to impact games both offensively and defensively during an era characterized by a focus on speed and contact hitting. Vaughn's career unfolded in the early 20th century, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a more modern style of play. Although he did not hit any home runs, his skill set was reflective of the period's emphasis on small ball tactics, where base running and situational hitting were paramount. His contributions to the teams he played for during those formative years of professional baseball have left a lasting legacy, illustrating the integral role of versatile players in the game's evolution.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
149 535 70 148 19 9 0 32 25 59 39 0.277 0.352 0.346 0.698 956.7

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +11.5% above league average.

Career OBP .352 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.698 vs. league average 0.638 across their career seasons — +9.3% above 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
1909 NYY AL 5 14 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1915 SLF FL 144 521 69 146 19 9 0 32 24 58 38 0.280 .250 (+12%) .318 (+12%) .332 (+6%) .651 (+9%) 956.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 131 3 259 362 32 43
3B 8 0 10 12 2 1
SS 13 0 15 13 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1909 NYA 2B 4 3 10 5 2 0
1909 NYA SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1915 SLF 2B 127 0 249 357 30 43
1915 SLF 3B 8 0 10 12 2 1
1915 SLF SS 12 0 15 13 4 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 131
Third Base 8
Shortstop 13

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Princeton University Princeton NJ 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909