Casper Asbjornson
Born: 6/19/1909 in Concord, MA, USA
Died: 1/21/1970 in Williamsport, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-09-17 | Final Game: 1932-08-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 196 lbs
Full name: Robert Anthony Asbjornson
Biography
Casper Asbjornson was a professional baseball player born in 1909, who played in the Major Leagues from 1928 until 1932. Primarily serving as a position player, Asbjornson participated in a total of 97 games during his career, where he showcased his skills in a competitive era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 52 hits, including one home run, and drove in 27 runs, achieving a batting average of .235. His performance, while modest by some standards, contributed to the teams he played for during a time when the sport was evolving and gaining popularity.
Asbjornson's career spanned a critical period in baseball history, and he was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future stars. Despite not being a prominent figure in the annals of baseball history, his dedication to the game and the experience he gained on the field reflect the spirit of many players of his time. He retired in 1932, leaving behind a legacy as a hardworking athlete in the early days of professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 221 | 19 | 52 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 9 | 45 | 0.235 | 0.272 | 0.303 | 0.575 | -400.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | BOS | AL | 6 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | BOS | AL | 17 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | CIN | NL | 45 | 118 | 13 | 36 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 0.305 | 1.1 |
| 1932 | CIN | NL | 29 | 58 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.172 | -401.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 68 | 0 | 156 | 36 | 8 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | BOS | C | 6 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929 | BOS | C | 15 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 1931 | CIN | C | 31 | 0 | 82 | 24 | 2 | 2 |
| 1932 | CIN | C | 16 | 0 | 45 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 68 |