Bobby Klaus
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1964-1965)
Bobby Klaus was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1965 for the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets, a span of 2 seasons. In 215 career games, he hit .208 with 123 hits, 6 home runs, and 29 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1964-04-21
- Last Game
- 1965-10-03
Full name: Robert Francis Klaus
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 | .208 | .297 | .295 | .592 | -1,120 |
Career AVG .208 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .295 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.
Career OPS .592 vs. league average .687 across their career seasons — 13.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | CIN | NL | 40 | 93 | 10 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 13 | .183 | .250 (-27%) | .312 (-32%) | .377 (-15%) | .690 (-23%) | -371.3 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 56 | 209 | 25 | 51 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 25 | 30 | .244 | .250 (-3%) | .312 (+4%) | .377 (-10%) | .690 (-4%) | -371.3 |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 119 | 288 | 30 | 55 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 45 | 49 | .191 | .245 (-22%) | .310 (-3%) | .371 (-32%) | .682 (-19%) | -673.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 215 | 590 | 65 | 123 | 25 | 4 | 6 | 29 | 5 | 74 | 92 | .208 | — | — | — | — | -1,416 | ||
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 (215 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 117 | 307 | 30 | 60 | 2 | 11 | .195 |
| Away | 98 | 283 | 35 | 63 | 4 | 18 | .223 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965-10-03 | NYN | PHI | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965-10-02 | NYN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965-09-28 | NYN | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-26 | NYN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-25 | NYN | PHI | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-22 | NYN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-21 | NYN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965-09-19 | NYN | CHC | W | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965-09-14 | NYN | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-10 | NYN | ATL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | CIN | 2B | 18 | 16 | 33 | 36 | 2 | 7 |
| 1964 | CIN | 3B | 11 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964 | CIN | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | NYN | 2B | 25 | 24 | 58 | 80 | 2 | 11 |
| 1964 | NYN | 3B | 28 | 26 | 23 | 48 | 4 | 3 |
| 1964 | NYN | SS | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | NYN | 2B | 72 | 60 | 146 | 188 | 11 | 46 |
| 1965 | NYN | 3B | 25 | 20 | 18 | 41 | 0 | 3 |
| 1965 | NYN | SS | 28 | 2 | 15 | 25 | 0 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Bobby Klaus: the record in brief
Bobby Klaus's major league career runs from a debut on April 21, 1964 to a final game on October 3, 1965. The season rows list, in order, the Cincinnati Reds (1964) and the New York Mets (1964 to 1965). The bio lists Klaus as a second baseman who batted and threw right-handed. Klaus is listed at 170 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. The birth record reads December 27, 1937, in Spring Grove, IL, USA. Klaus's full given name, per the bio, is Robert Francis Klaus.
In 215 games and 590 at bats, Klaus batted .208 with 123 hits, plus 6 home runs and 29 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .297 and .295 give Klaus a career OPS of .592. Over the seasons Klaus played, league hitters batted .248; the .208 career figure is 16.0% below that. In OPS terms, Klaus's .592 stands 13.8% below the league's .687. No season topped the 55 hits of 1965. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .244 in 1964, did not top the league's .250.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bobby Klaus
- What years did Bobby Klaus play?
- Bobby Klaus played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1965.
- Was Bobby Klaus a pitcher?
- No. Bobby Klaus was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bobby Klaus hit?
- Bobby Klaus hit 6 career home runs with 123 hits.
- What teams did Bobby Klaus play for?
- Bobby Klaus played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1964) and the New York Mets (1964–1965).
- What were Bobby Klaus's career stats?
- In 215 games, Bobby Klaus had 123 hits, 6 home runs, 29 RBI, 65 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .208 batting average.
- What position did Bobby Klaus play?
- Bobby Klaus played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bobby Klaus and how much did he weigh?
- Bobby Klaus was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bobby Klaus hit each season?
- Bobby Klaus's home runs by season: 4 in 1964 and 2 in 1965. His most in one season was 4, in 1964.
- What was Bobby Klaus's career batting average?
- Bobby Klaus batted .208 over his career, with 123 hits in 590 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bobby Klaus have?
- Bobby Klaus drove in 29 runs in his career.
- Is Bobby Klaus in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bobby Klaus has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.