Bobby Klaus, baseball player, 1964-1965

Bobby Klaus

Born: 12/27/1937 in Spring Grove, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-21 | Final Game: 1965-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Robert Francis Klaus

Biography

Bobby Klaus was a professional baseball player born in 1937, who played in the Major Leagues from 1964 to 1965. Primarily serving as a position player, Klaus appeared in 215 games during his brief career. He recorded a total of 123 hits, which included 6 home runs and 29 runs batted in (RBIs). His batting average stood at .208, and he also contributed with 5 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of power and speed despite the challenges he faced at the plate. Klaus's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the tail end of the deadball era and the early stages of a more offensively-oriented game. While his statistics may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Klaus's determination and presence on the field were emblematic of the spirit of competition that characterized the 1960s baseball landscape. After his playing days concluded on October 3, 1965, Klaus's contributions to the game remained a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
215 590 65 123 25 4 6 29 5 74 92 0.208 0.297 0.295 0.592 -1304.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 115 100 237 304 15 64
3B 64 52 49 107 4 7
SS 36 4 20 29 2 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 115
Third Base 63
Shortstop 38

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1957, 1958, 1959