Bob Didier, baseball player, 1969-1974

Bob Didier

Born: 2/16/1949 in Hattiesburg, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-04-07 | Final Game: 1974-04-23

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert Daniel Didier

Biography

Bob Didier was a professional baseball player born in 1949 who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1969 until 1974. Known primarily as a position player, Didier was part of a competitive era in baseball marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game. Over the course of his career, he played in 247 games, accumulating 172 hits, and finishing with a batting average of .229. Though he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 51 RBIs and demonstrated a modest speed on the basepaths with 2 stolen bases. Despite not being a household name, Didier’s career reflected the challenges and dynamics of baseball during the late 1960s and early 1970s. His role as a versatile player in the lineup showcased his ability to adapt in a rapidly evolving sport, where power hitting began to take precedence. While he may not have left a lasting legacy in terms of statistics, Didier's journey through the majors remains a testament to the hard work and dedication required to compete at the highest level of America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
247 751 56 172 25 4 0 51 2 59 72 0.229 0.286 0.273 0.559 -2529.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1969 NLCS ATL 3 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 244 220 1276 119 9 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 244

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1969 Rookie of the Year NL 4th 2.0 24 2