Rob Belloir
Born: 7/13/1948 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany
Died: 11/13/2023 in Savannah, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1975-08-02 | Final Game: 1978-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Robert Edward Belloir
Biography
Rob Belloir was a professional baseball player born in 1948, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1975 until his retirement on September 29, 1978. Throughout his career, Belloir appeared in 81 games, where he recorded 36 hits and drove in 13 runs, finishing his time in the league with a batting average of .216. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Belloir contributed to his teams with his versatility and ability to fill various roles on the field.
Belloir's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the shift away from the deadball era and towards a more offense-focused game. While he may not have achieved the lofty statistics that some contemporaries did, his presence in the dugout and on the field highlighted the importance of reliable role players in a team's success. After retiring from professional play, Belloir remained a part of the baseball community, embodying the spirit of the game through his dedication and passion for the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 167 | 18 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 0.216 | 0.268 | 0.257 | 0.526 | -695.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | ATL | NL | 43 | 105 | 11 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0.219 | -441.7 |
| 1976 | ATL | NL | 30 | 60 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.200 | -254.1 |
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 6 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| 3B | 11 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 54 | 40 | 49 | 122 | 14 | 22 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | ATL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | ATL | SS | 38 | 34 | 39 | 102 | 12 | 17 |
| 1976 | ATL | 2B | 5 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| 1976 | ATL | 3B | 10 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | ATL | SS | 12 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 5 |
| 1977 | ATL | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | ATL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | ATL | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 11 |
| Shortstop | 55 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer University | Macon | GA | 1967, 1968, 1969 |