Rob Wilfong

Born: 9/1/1953 in Pasadena, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-04-10 | Final Game: 1987-05-08

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

Full name: Robert Daniel Wilfong

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Biography

Rob Wilfong, born in 1953, was a versatile position player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 1977 until his retirement in 1987. Over the course of his career, he played in 959 games, amassing 668 hits and demonstrating a knack for getting on base with a batting average of .248. Wilfong displayed power at the plate with 39 home runs and drove in 261 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively in crucial situations. Additionally, he displayed speed on the bases, finishing his career with 54 stolen bases, which added an exciting dynamic to his playing style. Wilfong played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by evolving offensive strategies and the increased importance of speed and versatility. His ability to play multiple positions allowed him to provide valuable depth to the teams he played for, including the Minnesota Twins and the California Angels. Although he may not have been a household name, his consistent performance and adaptability left a lasting impact, particularly for teams looking for reliable contributors during the late 1970s and 1980s. Wilfong's career reflects the dedication and resilience often seen in players of his era, earning him a respected place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
959	2690	318	668	97	23	39	261	54	205	387	0.248	0.303	0.345	0.648	-4487.5

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.648 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
1977	MIN	AL	73	171	22	42	1	1	1	13	10	17	26	0.246	.264 (-7%)	.329 (-2%)	.401 (-30%)	.730 (-18%)	-471.8
1978	MIN	AL	92	199	23	53	8	0	1	11	8	19	27	0.266	.257 (+3%)	.323 (+4%)	.378 (-15%)	.702 (-6%)	-153.9
1979	MIN	AL	140	419	71	131	22	6	9	59	11	29	54	0.313	.265 (+18%)	.329 (+7%)	.397 (+15%)	.727 (+11%)	824.7
1980	MIN	AL	131	416	55	103	16	5	8	45	10	34	61	0.248	.264 (-6%)	.326 (-6%)	.387 (-5%)	.714 (-5%)	-459.3
1981	MIN	AL	93	305	32	75	11	3	3	19	2	29	43	0.246	.255 (-4%)	.320 (-3%)	.368 (-10%)	.688 (-7%)	-334.1
1982	MIN	AL	25	81	7	13	1	0	0	5	0	7	13	0.160	.261 (-39%)	.324 (-27%)	.388 (-56%)	.712 (-43%)	-546.9
1982	LAA	AL	55	102	17	25	4	2	1	11	4	7	17	0.245	.261 (-6%)	.324 (-9%)	.388 (-9%)	.712 (-9%)	-546.9
1983	LAA	AL	65	177	17	45	7	1	2	17	0	10	25	0.254	.260 (-3%)	.324 (-10%)	.389 (-13%)	.714 (-12%)	-378.3
1984	LAA	AL	108	307	31	76	13	2	6	33	3	20	53	0.248	.259 (-5%)	.322 (-8%)	.384 (-6%)	.707 (-7%)	-442.6
1985	LAA	AL	83	217	16	41	3	0	4	13	4	16	32	0.189	.257 (-26%)	.323 (-25%)	.390 (-34%)	.714 (-30%)	-1187.1
1986	LAA	AL	92	288	25	63	11	3	3	33	1	16	34	0.219	.257 (-15%)	.325 (-19%)	.395 (-22%)	.720 (-21%)	-1160.4
1987	SFG	NL	2	8	2	1	0	0	1	2	1	1	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	14	1	4	1	0	0	2	0	3	0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1986	ALCS	CAL	4	13	1	4	1	0	0	2	0	2	0.308
1982	ALCS	CAL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	839	694	1554	2335	72	507
3B	18	13	12	46	2	6
OF	12	7	8	2	1	0
SS	12	0	6	5	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	MIN	2B	66	59	114	164	12	40
1978	MIN	2B	80	69	152	196	5	37
1979	MIN	2B	133	115	287	379	14	92
1979	MIN	OF	3	0	0	0	0	0
1980	MIN	2B	120	101	238	337	3	85
1980	MIN	OF	6	6	7	1	1	0
1981	MIN	2B	93	81	183	268	9	52
1982	MIN	2B	22	21	31	67	2	19
1982	CAL	2B	28	13	35	72	2	13
1982	CAL	3B	5	4	1	13	1	0
1982	CAL	OF	3	1	1	1	0	0
1982	CAL	SS	2	0	1	2	0	0
1983	CAL	2B	39	30	92	110	1	26
1983	CAL	3B	13	9	11	33	1	6
1983	CAL	SS	6	0	4	1	0	1
1984	CAL	2B	97	71	161	266	11	48
1984	CAL	SS	4	0	1	2	1	0
1985	CAL	2B	69	53	124	216	5	45
1986	CAL	2B	90	79	135	257	7	48
1987	SFN	2B	2	2	2	3	1	2