Bob Gallagher
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1975)
Bob Gallagher was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1975 for the Boston Red Sox, the Houston Astros, and the New York Mets, a span of 4 seasons. In 213 career games, he hit .220 with 56 hits, 2 home runs, and 13 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 185 lb
- Died
- 8/14/2024 in Santa Cruz, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1972-05-17
- Last Game
- 1975-09-26
Full name: Robert Collins Gallagher
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 213 | 255 | 34 | 56 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 56 | .220 | .266 | .275 | .541 | -729 |
Career AVG .220 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.
Career OBP .266 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.
Career SLG .275 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.
Career OPS .541 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — 21.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | BOS | AL | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | HOU | NL | 71 | 148 | 16 | 39 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 27 | .264 | .256 (+3%) | .325 (-16%) | .378 (-11%) | .703 (-13%) | -344.6 |
| 1974 | HOU | NL | 102 | 87 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 23 | .172 | .256 (-33%) | .324 (-14%) | .369 (-47%) | .693 (-31%) | -384.4 |
| 1975 | NYN | NL | 33 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 213 | 255 | 34 | 56 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 56 | .220 | — | — | — | — | -729 | ||
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 (213 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 103 | 140 | 19 | 35 | 1 | 8 | .250 |
| Away | 110 | 115 | 15 | 21 | 1 | 5 | .183 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-09-26 | NYN | PHI | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-26 | NYN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-24 | NYN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-23 | NYN | CHC | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-18 | NYN | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-09-16 | NYN | WSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-08 | NYN | WSN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-07 | NYN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-02 | NYN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-06-09 | NYN | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 5 |
| Left Field | 30 |
| Center Field | 17 |
| Right Field | 75 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1967, 1968 |
Bob Gallagher: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 17, 1972 and the final game on September 26, 1975, Bob Gallagher built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Boston Red Sox (1972), the Houston Astros (1973 through 1974), and the New York Mets (1975). Gallagher is listed as an outfielder at 185 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Gallagher both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is July 7, 1947, in Newton, MA, USA. Gallagher's death is recorded on August 14, 2024, in Santa Cruz, CA, USA. Bob Gallagher was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Collins.
In 213 games and 255 at bats, Gallagher batted .220 with 56 hits, adding 2 home runs and 13 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .266 and the slugging percentage .275, for an OPS of .541. The league as a whole hit .254 across Gallagher's seasons, which puts the .220 career mark 13.5% below average. In OPS terms, Gallagher's .541 stands 21.7% below the league's .691. Gallagher collected a career-high 39 hits in 1973.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Gallagher
- What years did Bob Gallagher play?
- Bob Gallagher played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1975.
- Was Bob Gallagher a pitcher?
- No. Bob Gallagher was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Bob Gallagher hit?
- Bob Gallagher hit 2 career home runs with 56 hits.
- What was Bob Gallagher's career batting average?
- Bob Gallagher batted .220 over his career, with 56 hits in 255 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Gallagher have?
- Bob Gallagher drove in 13 runs in his career.
- Is Bob Gallagher in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Gallagher has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.