Milt Bolling
Born: 8/9/1930 in Mississippi City, MS, USA
Died: 1/19/2013 in Mobile, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1952-09-10 | Final Game: 1958-07-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 177 lbs
Full name: Milton Joseph Bolling
Biography
Milt Bolling was a professional baseball player born in 1930, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1952 until 1958. Over the course of his career, Bolling appeared in 400 games, where he showcased his skills primarily as a middle infielder. He finished his playing days with a batting average of .241, accumulating 280 hits, 19 home runs, and 94 RBIs. Known for his tenacity on the field, Bolling also contributed with 5 stolen bases, reflecting a degree of speed that complemented his defensive capabilities.
Bolling's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the gradual integration of players into the league and the evolving dynamics of the game in the 1950s. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a reliable role player provided depth to the teams he played for. Milt Bolling's legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the hardworking athletes of his era who played an important role in the development of the game. He retired on July 28, 1958, leaving behind a career that, while modest in statistics, was significant in the context of the teams and eras he was a part of.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | 1161 | 127 | 280 | 50 | 7 | 19 | 94 | 5 | 114 | 188 | 0.241 | 0.313 | 0.345 | 0.658 | -1701.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | BOS | AL | 11 | 36 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | BOS | AL | 109 | 323 | 30 | 85 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 1 | 23 | 41 | 0.263 | -535.0 |
| 1954 | BOS | AL | 113 | 370 | 42 | 92 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 2 | 47 | 55 | 0.249 | -123.0 |
| 1955 | BOS | AL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | BOS | AL | 45 | 118 | 19 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 20 | 0.212 | -160.8 |
| 1957 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | WSN | AL | 91 | 277 | 29 | 63 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 18 | 59 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | DET | AL | 24 | 31 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 55 | 51 | 128 | 147 | 6 | 36 |
| 3B | 18 | 11 | 11 | 28 | 5 | 2 |
| SS | 305 | 151 | 470 | 904 | 70 | 185 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | BOS | SS | 11 | 0 | 22 | 41 | 1 | 6 |
| 1953 | BOS | SS | 109 | 0 | 174 | 321 | 23 | 71 |
| 1954 | BOS | 3B | 5 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | BOS | SS | 107 | 103 | 186 | 370 | 32 | 73 |
| 1955 | BOS | SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | BOS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | BOS | 3B | 11 | 8 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 2 |
| 1956 | BOS | SS | 26 | 17 | 31 | 59 | 5 | 11 |
| 1957 | WS1 | 2B | 53 | 51 | 126 | 143 | 5 | 36 |
| 1957 | WS1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | WS1 | SS | 37 | 24 | 42 | 89 | 6 | 17 |
| 1958 | DET | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | DET | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | DET | SS | 13 | 6 | 14 | 21 | 2 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 55 |
| Third Base | 19 |
| Shortstop | 305 |