Bob Boston
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Bob Boston was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Homestead Grays. In 9 career games, he hit .167 with 3 hits. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 205 lb
- Died
- 7/2/2002 in Dayton, OH, USA
Full name: Robert Lee Boston
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 51.0% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 56.0% below league average.
Career OPS .333 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 53.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | HG | NN2 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 9 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .286 |
| Away | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-06-11 | HOM | NY5 | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-05-31 | HOM | BLG | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-05-30 | HOM | BLG | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-05-28 | HOM | BLG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-05-23 | HOM | PH5 | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-05-19 | HOM | NY6 | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-05-18 | HOM | BLG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-05-02 | HOM | NY6 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Boston
- Was Bob Boston a pitcher?
- No. Bob Boston was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Bob Boston hit?
- Bob Boston hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What was Bob Boston's career batting average?
- Bob Boston batted .167 over his career, with 3 hits in 18 at bats.
- Is Bob Boston in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Boston has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Bob Boston play for?
- Bob Boston played for the Homestead Grays.