Bob Elliott, baseball player, 170 home runs, 1939-1953

Bob Elliott

Born: 11/26/1916 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 5/4/1966 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-09-02 | Final Game: 1953-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Irving Elliott

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Biography

Bob Elliott, born in 1916, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who made a significant impact from 1939 until his retirement in 1953. Over the course of his career, Elliott played in 1,978 games, amassing a total of 2,061 hits, 170 home runs, and 1,195 RBIs, while maintaining a commendable batting average of .289. Known for his consistent offensive production, he also showcased his speed on the basepaths with 60 stolen bases, solidifying his reputation as a well-rounded player. Elliott was selected as an All-Star seven times, reflecting his standing as one of the top players of his era. His playing style combined power with finesse, making him a formidable presence in the lineup throughout the 1940s and early 1950s, a period marked by the post-war resurgence of baseball. Elliott's contributions to the game extended beyond his statistics; he was a key figure during a transformative time in baseball, navigating the challenges and changes of the sport. His legacy remains as a testament to the talent and determination that characterized his era in the game.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
23.0 21.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 0 0 1.0 2.0 0 0 0.190 0.261 0.286 0.547

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1942 4.0 4.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500
1944 5.0 4.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0.250 0.400 0.250 0.650
1945 12.0 11.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0.182 0.250 0.364 0.614
1947 2.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1978 7141 1064 2061 382 94 170 1195 60 967 604 0.289 0.375 0.440 0.815 22678.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1939 PIT NL 32 129 18 43 10 3 3 19 0 9 4 0.333 443.5
1940 PIT NL 148 551 88 161 34 11 5 64 13 45 28 0.292 582.7
1941 PIT NL 141 527 74 144 24 10 3 76 6 64 52 0.273 323.3
1942 PIT NL 143 560 75 166 26 7 9 89 2 52 35 0.296 1559.0
1943 PIT NL 156 581 82 183 30 12 7 101 4 56 24 0.315 2484.3
1944 PIT NL 143 538 85 160 28 16 10 108 9 75 42 0.297 2545.2
1945 PIT NL 144 541 80 157 36 6 8 108 5 64 38 0.290 1636.6
1946 PIT NL 140 486 50 128 25 3 5 68 6 64 44 0.263 423.5
1947 BSN NL 150 555 93 176 35 5 22 113 3 87 60 0.317 3532.6
1948 BSN NL 151 540 99 153 24 5 23 100 6 131 57 0.283 3226.7
1949 BSN NL 139 482 77 135 29 5 17 76 0 90 38 0.280 2003.8
1950 BSN NL 142 531 94 162 28 5 24 107 2 68 67 0.305 2234.6
1951 BSN NL 136 480 73 137 29 2 15 70 2 65 56 0.285 1345.6
1952 NY1 NL 98 272 33 62 6 2 10 35 1 36 20 0.228 40.6
1953 CHW AL 67 208 24 54 11 1 4 32 1 31 21 0.260 90.4
1953 SLA AL 48 160 19 40 7 1 5 29 0 30 18 0.250 90.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 21 4 7 0 0 2 5 2 2 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 WS BSN 6 21 4 7 0 0 2 5 2 2 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 0 0 0 0
3B 1365 0 1448 2744 236 252
OF 537 0 1070 44 24 7
SS 2 0 1 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 PIT OF 30 0 88 1 2 0
1940 PIT OF 147 0 302 12 7 0
1941 PIT OF 139 0 281 9 9 2
1942 PIT 3B 142 0 173 285 36 22
1942 PIT OF 1 0 3 1 0 0
1943 PIT 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0
1943 PIT 3B 151 0 149 294 24 34
1943 PIT SS 1 0 1 2 1 0
1944 PIT 3B 140 0 169 285 27 22
1944 PIT SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1945 PIT 3B 81 0 94 178 21 18
1945 PIT OF 61 0 125 7 2 0
1946 PIT 3B 43 0 44 82 6 5
1946 PIT OF 92 0 188 8 1 5
1947 BSN 3B 148 0 129 302 20 25
1948 BSN 3B 150 0 146 298 26 18
1949 BSN 3B 130 0 141 300 17 27
1950 BSN 3B 137 0 141 256 20 26
1951 BSN 3B 127 0 138 242 24 31
1952 NY1 3B 13 0 19 25 2 3
1952 NY1 OF 65 0 83 6 2 0
1953 CHA 3B 58 0 54 104 6 9
1953 CHA OF 2 0 0 0 1 0
1953 SLA 3B 45 0 51 93 7 12

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 1362
Shortstop 2
Left Field 65
Center Field 64
Right Field 412

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1950 Baseball Magazine All-Star 3B
1948 TSN All-Star 3B
1947 Baseball Magazine All-Star 3B
1947 Baseball Magazine All-Star 3B
1947 Most Valuable Player
1944 Baseball Magazine All-Star 3B
1944 Baseball Magazine All-Star 3B
1944 TSN All-Star 3B

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1950 Most Valuable Player NL 24th 8.0 336 0
1948 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 33.0 336 0
1947 Most Valuable Player NL 1st 205.0 336 9
1945 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 15.0 336 0
1944 Most Valuable Player NL 10th 57.0 336 0
1943 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 52.0 336 0
1942 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 39.0 336 0