Bob Dernier
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1989)
Bob Dernier was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1989 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 10 seasons. In 904 career games, he hit .255 with 634 hits, 23 home runs, and 152 RBI. Bob Dernier was a Gold Glove.
- 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
- 6'0" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-09-07
- Last Game
- 1989-10-01
- Awards
- Gold Glove
Full name: Robert Eugene Dernier
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 904 | 2,483 | 374 | 634 | 92 | 16 | 23 | 152 | 218 | 222 | 301 | .255 | .318 | .333 | .651 | -3,104 |
Career AVG .255 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .318 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.
Career OPS .651 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 8.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | PHI | NL | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .571 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | PHI | NL | 10 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .750 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | PHI | NL | 122 | 370 | 56 | 92 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 42 | 36 | 69 | .249 | .261 (-5%) | .324 (-3%) | .388 (-18%) | .712 (-11%) | -574.9 |
| 1983 | PHI | NL | 122 | 221 | 41 | 51 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 35 | 18 | 21 | .231 | .260 (-12%) | .324 (-12%) | .389 (-26%) | .714 (-19%) | -651.6 |
| 1984 | CHN | NL | 143 | 536 | 94 | 149 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 32 | 45 | 63 | 60 | .278 | .259 (+7%) | .322 (+10%) | .384 (-6%) | .707 (+1%) | 369.9 |
| 1985 | CHN | NL | 121 | 469 | 63 | 119 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 31 | 40 | 44 | .254 | .257 (-1%) | .323 (-2%) | .390 (-19%) | .714 (-12%) | -800.8 |
| 1986 | CHN | NL | 108 | 324 | 32 | 73 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 27 | 22 | 41 | .225 | .257 (-13%) | .325 (-16%) | .395 (-21%) | .720 (-19%) | -971.0 |
| 1987 | CHN | NL | 93 | 199 | 38 | 63 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 19 | .317 | .262 (+20%) | .331 (+14%) | .415 (+20%) | .746 (+17%) | 683.2 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 68 | 166 | 19 | 48 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 19 | .289 | .254 (+14%) | .317 (+4%) | .377 (-11%) | .695 (-4%) | -82.6 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 107 | 187 | 26 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 28 | .171 | .254 (-33%) | .319 (-29%) | .375 (-43%) | .694 (-37%) | -1076.5 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 904 | 2,483 | 374 | 634 | 92 | 16 | 23 | 152 | 218 | 222 | 301 | .255 | — | — | — | — | -3,104 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (904 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 439 | 1187 | 208 | 318 | 13 | 74 | .268 |
| Away | 465 | 1296 | 166 | 316 | 10 | 78 | .244 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-10-01 | PHI | WSN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-30 | PHI | WSN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-29 | PHI | WSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-27 | PHI | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-26 | PHI | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-09-25 | PHI | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-23 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-22 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-20 | PHI | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-17 | PHI | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | PHI | OF | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | PHI | OF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | PHI | OF | 119 | 92 | 255 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | PHI | OF | 107 | 56 | 164 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | CHN | OF | 140 | 134 | 355 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 1985 | CHN | OF | 116 | 112 | 310 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| 1986 | CHN | OF | 105 | 82 | 222 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 1987 | CHN | OF | 71 | 40 | 86 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | PHI | OF | 54 | 40 | 98 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | PHI | OF | 74 | 35 | 95 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 40 |
| Center Field | 658 |
| Right Field | 114 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Gold Glove | OF |
Salary History
Bob Dernier's recorded salaries total $2,472,916 over 5 seasons, 1985 to 1989. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Dernier's career ran from 1980 to 1989. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | PHI | NL | $400,000 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | $400,000 |
| 1987 | CHN | NL | $708,333 |
| 1986 | CHN | NL | $558,333 |
| 1985 | CHN | NL | $406,250 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,472,916 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview Community College | Kansas City | MO | 1976, 1977 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 17th | 6.0 | 336 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Bob Dernier (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Bob Dernier: the record in brief
September 7, 1980 and October 1, 1989 bracket Bob Dernier's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Philadelphia Phillies (1980 to 1989) and the Chicago Cubs (1984 to 1987). Dernier played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. Born on January 5, 1957, in Kansas City, MO, USA, Dernier was listed at 160 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Dernier's full given name, per the bio, is Robert Eugene Dernier.
The batting record for Dernier: 904 games, 634 hits in 2,483 at bats, and a .255 average, along with 23 home runs, 152 RBI, and 218 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .318 and the slugging percentage .333, for an OPS of .651. Against a .259 league average for those years, Dernier's .255 average was near the norm. By OPS the gap is 8.6% below league average (.651 against .712). Dernier collected a career-high 149 hits in 1984. Dernier drove in a season-high 32 runs in 1984. Dernier stole 45 bases in 1984, the most of any season listed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Dernier
- What years did Bob Dernier play?
- Bob Dernier played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1989.
- Was Bob Dernier a pitcher?
- No. Bob Dernier was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Bob Dernier hit?
- Bob Dernier hit 23 career home runs with 634 hits.
- What teams did Bob Dernier play for?
- Bob Dernier played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1980–1983, 1988–1989) and the Chicago Cubs (1984–1987).
- What awards did Bob Dernier win?
- Bob Dernier won the Gold Glove (1984).
- What were Bob Dernier's career stats?
- In 904 games, Bob Dernier had 634 hits, 23 home runs, 152 RBI, 374 runs, and 218 stolen bases, with a .255 batting average.
- How much did Bob Dernier earn in his career?
- Bob Dernier's recorded salaries total $2,472,916 over 5 seasons, 1985 to 1989. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Dernier's career ran from 1980 to 1989. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Bob Dernier's salary?
- Bob Dernier's last recorded salary was $400,000, in 1989. His highest recorded salary was $708,333, in 1987, and his lowest was $400,000, in 1988. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1989.
- What position did Bob Dernier play?
- Bob Dernier played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Dernier and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Dernier was listed at 6 feet and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bob Dernier hit each season?
- Bob Dernier's home runs by season: 0 in 1980, 0 in 1981, 4 in 1982, 1 in 1983, 3 in 1984, 1 in 1985, 4 in 1986, 8 in 1987, 1 in 1988, and 1 in 1989. His most in one season was 8, in 1987.
- What was Bob Dernier's career batting average?
- Bob Dernier batted .255 over his career, with 634 hits in 2,483 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Dernier have?
- Bob Dernier drove in 152 runs in his career.
- Is Bob Dernier in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Dernier has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.