Bob Christian
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1968-1970)
Bob Christian was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1970 for the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 54 career games, he hit .224 with 33 hits, 4 home runs, and 19 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- Died
- 2/20/1974 in San Diego, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1968-09-02
- Last Game
- 1970-05-24
Full name: Robert Charles Christian
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 147 | 14 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 3 | 11 | 23 | .224 | .278 | .340 | .618 | -313 |
Career AVG .224 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.
Career OBP .278 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career SLG .340 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Career OPS .618 vs. league average .682 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | DET | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CHA | AL | 39 | 129 | 11 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 10 | 19 | .217 | .248 (-13%) | .320 (-15%) | .369 (-14%) | .689 (-14%) | -313.2 |
| 1970 | CHA | AL | 12 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 54 | 147 | 14 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 3 | 11 | 23 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -313 | ||
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
View full game log (54 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 33 | 90 | 10 | 22 | 3 | 13 | .244 |
| Away | 21 | 57 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 6 | .193 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-05-24 | CHW | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-05-23 | CHW | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-05-20 | CHW | LAA | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-05-19 | CHW | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-05-17 | CHW | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-04-29 | CHW | BAL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-04-28 | CHW | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-04-23 | CHW | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-04-21 | CHW | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-04-18 | CHW | MIL | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 41 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Bob Christian: the record in brief
The profile opens with Bob Christian's first major league game on September 2, 1968; the last one listed came on May 24, 1970. By club, Christian's seasons break down as the Detroit Tigers (1968) and the Chicago White Sox (1969 through 1970). Christian played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 17, 1945, in Chicago, IL, USA and a listed size of 5'10" and 180 pounds. Christian's death is recorded on February 20, 1974, in San Diego, CA, USA. Christian's full given name, per the bio, is Robert Charles Christian.
Across 54 games at the plate, Christian's career line reads 33 hits in 147 at bats for a .224 average, along with 4 homers and 19 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .278 and the slugging percentage .340, for an OPS of .618. Set against a .247 league average for the same years, Christian's .224 average sits 9.1% below it. The OPS comparison is .618 to a league .682, 9.5% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 28, in 1969.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Christian
- What years did Bob Christian play?
- Bob Christian played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1970.
- Was Bob Christian a pitcher?
- No. Bob Christian was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Bob Christian hit?
- Bob Christian hit 4 career home runs with 33 hits.
- What teams did Bob Christian play for?
- Bob Christian played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1968) and the Chicago White Sox (1969–1970).
- What were Bob Christian's career stats?
- In 54 games, Bob Christian had 33 hits, 4 home runs, 19 RBI, 14 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .224 batting average.
- What position did Bob Christian play?
- Bob Christian played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Christian and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Christian was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bob Christian hit each season?
- Bob Christian's home runs by season: 0 in 1968, 3 in 1969, and 1 in 1970. His most in one season was 3, in 1969.
- What was Bob Christian's career batting average?
- Bob Christian batted .224 over his career, with 33 hits in 147 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Christian have?
- Bob Christian drove in 19 runs in his career.
- Is Bob Christian in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Christian has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.