Bobby Del Greco
Born: 4/7/1933 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Died: 10/13/2019 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1952-04-16 | Final Game: 1965-05-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Robert George Del Greco
Biography
Bobby Del Greco was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1952 to 1965. Born in 1933, he made his Major League debut on April 16, 1952, and played primarily as a position player. Over the course of his career, Del Greco appeared in 731 games, accumulating 454 hits, 42 home runs, and 169 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .229. He also showcased his speed on the base paths with 16 stolen bases, demonstrating a blend of power and agility that was valued during the era he played in.
Del Greco's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by the gradual integration of players and the increasing importance of power-hitting. While he may not have been among the most prominent stars of his time, his contributions on the field and his resilience in the face of competitive challenges marked him as a noteworthy player of the 1950s and early 1960s. His time in the league reflected the evolving dynamics of baseball, as teams began to transition toward a more diverse roster and a focus on both speed and power. Del Greco's journey through the game remains a testament to the dedication and spirit of the athletes of his era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 731 | 1982 | 271 | 454 | 95 | 11 | 42 | 169 | 16 | 271 | 372 | 0.229 | 0.330 | 0.352 | 0.682 | -891.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PIT | NL | 99 | 341 | 34 | 74 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 38 | 70 | 0.217 | -1002.1 |
| 1956 | PIT | NL | 14 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | STL | NL | 102 | 270 | 29 | 58 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 32 | 50 | 0.215 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | CHC | NL | 20 | 40 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 17 | 0.200 | -53.1 |
| 1957 | NYY | AL | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.429 | -53.1 |
| 1958 | NYY | AL | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 100 | 300 | 48 | 71 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 26 | 1 | 54 | 64 | 0.237 | 598.6 |
| 1961 | KC1 | AL | 74 | 239 | 34 | 55 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 30 | 31 | 0.230 | -276.7 |
| 1961 | PHI | NL | 41 | 112 | 14 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 17 | 0.259 | -276.7 |
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 132 | 338 | 61 | 86 | 21 | 1 | 9 | 38 | 4 | 49 | 62 | 0.254 | 722.2 |
| 1963 | KC1 | AL | 121 | 306 | 40 | 65 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 29 | 1 | 40 | 52 | 0.212 | -291.9 |
| 1965 | PHI | NL | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 665 | 440 | 1456 | 49 | 29 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PIT | OF | 93 | 0 | 246 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| 1956 | PIT | 3B | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | PIT | OF | 7 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | SLN | OF | 99 | 87 | 217 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1957 | CHN | OF | 16 | 10 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | NYA | OF | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | NYA | OF | 12 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | PHI | OF | 89 | 78 | 247 | 10 | 8 | 1 |
| 1961 | KC1 | OF | 73 | 67 | 168 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 1961 | PHI | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | PHI | OF | 32 | 26 | 80 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | KC1 | OF | 124 | 89 | 245 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| 1963 | KC1 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | KC1 | OF | 110 | 77 | 207 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1965 | PHI | OF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Left Field | 76 |
| Center Field | 591 |
| Right Field | 13 |