Bob Cerv, baseball player, 105 home runs, 1951-1962

Bob Cerv

Born: 5/5/1925 in Weston, NE, USA

Died: 4/6/2017 in Blair, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-08-01 | Final Game: 1962-07-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Robert Henry Cerv

Biography

Bob Cerv was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1951 to 1962. Born in 1925, Cerv made his mark in the game during a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the post-war years into a period of burgeoning offensive output. He played a total of 829 games, accumulating 624 hits and demonstrating consistent power with 105 home runs and 374 RBIs. His career batting average was a respectable .276, reflecting his ability to contribute effectively at the plate. Cerv also showcased his speed on the bases, finishing with 12 stolen bases over his career. Cerv was selected as an All-Star once during his tenure, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike. His playing style combined a solid batting approach with the ability to drive in runs, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Over his career, he showcased versatility and resilience, characteristics that defined many players of his era. As baseball continued to grow in popularity and complexity during the 1950s, Bob Cerv's contributions to the game remain a noteworthy part of the sport's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
829 2261 320 624 96 26 105 374 12 212 392 0.276 0.340 0.481 0.821 6200.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 31 2 8 0 0 1 1 0 7 0.258

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1960 WS NYA 4 14 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.357
1956 WS NYA 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
1955 WS NYA 5 16 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 4 0.125

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 6 46 5 1 5
OF 594 506 1094 47 28 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 6
Left Field 497
Center Field 71
Right Field 37

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Nebraska at Lincoln Lincoln NE 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1958 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 164.0 336 3