Bob Will

Born: 7/15/1931 in Berwyn, IL, USA

Died: 8/11/2011 in Woodstock, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-04-16 | Final Game: 1963-06-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Robert Lee Will

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Biography

Bob Will was a professional baseball player born in 1931, whose career spanned from 1957 until 1963. Primarily serving as a position player, Will played a total of 410 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing his skills primarily in the outfield. During his time in the league, he recorded 202 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .247. His offensive prowess included hitting 9 home runs and driving in 87 runs, while also demonstrating base-running capabilities with 2 stolen bases. Will played during an era that was marked by significant changes in baseball, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. While he may not have been among the most prominent stars of his time, his contributions to his teams were valuable, and he left a lasting impact on the players and fans who followed his career. After his retirement on June 12, 1963, Will's legacy continued as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the spirit and competitive nature of the game during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
410	819	87	202	35	9	9	87	2	83	119	0.247	0.314	0.344	0.659	-1025.1

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.659 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 7.4% 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
1957	CHC	NL	70	112	13	25	3	0	1	10	1	5	21	0.223	.257 (-13%)	.323 (-22%)	.391 (-29%)	.715 (-26%)	-527.2
1958	CHC	NL	6	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	CHC	NL	138	475	58	121	20	9	6	53	1	47	54	0.255	.255 (avg)	.323 (-1%)	.387 (-4%)	.711 (-2%)	-266.4
1961	CHC	NL	86	113	9	29	9	0	0	8	0	15	19	0.257	.258 (-1%)	.328 (+4%)	.399 (-16%)	.727 (-7%)	-117.2
1962	CHC	NL	87	92	6	22	3	0	2	15	0	13	22	0.239	.257 (-7%)	.326 (avg)	.393 (-14%)	.719 (-8%)	-114.4
1963	CHC	NL	23	23	0	4	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.174	—	—	—	—	0.0