Bobby Brooks
Born: 11/1/1945 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Died: 10/11/1994 in Harbor City, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-09-01 | Final Game: 1973-06-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Robert Brooks
Biography
Bobby Brooks, born in 1945, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1973. Primarily a position player, Brooks played a total of 55 games during his career, where he demonstrated his potential with a batting average of .231. He recorded 33 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 20 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively. Although he did not steal any bases, his power hitting was a key aspect of his playing style during an era characterized by a mix of emerging power hitters and traditional contact players.
Brooks's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the gradual shift towards the offensive explosion that would define the game in the coming decades. While he may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions to his teams reflected the evolving dynamics of the sport during the late 1960s and early 1970s. His time in the majors, though brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the journeys of players who played in the shadows of the sport's legends.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 143 | 19 | 33 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 29 | 42 | 0.231 | 0.362 | 0.378 | 0.740 | 309.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | OAK | AL | 29 | 79 | 13 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 24 | 0.241 | 309.3 |
| 1970 | OAK | AL | 7 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | OAK | AL | 15 | 39 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | LAA | AL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 38 | 37 | 79 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | OAK | OF | 21 | 21 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | OAK | OF | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | OAK | OF | 11 | 11 | 40 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | CAL | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 21 |
| Center Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Harbor College | Wilmington | CA | 1964, 1965 |