Bob Lillis
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1958-1967)
Bob Lillis was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1967 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Houston Astros, a span of 10 seasons. In 817 career games, he hit .236 with 549 hits, 3 home runs, and 137 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1958-08-17
- Last Game
- 1967-09-17
Full name: Robert Perry Lillis
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 817 | 2,328 | 198 | 549 | 68 | 9 | 3 | 137 | 23 | 99 | 116 | .236 | .270 | .277 | .546 | -7,705 |
Career AVG .236 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.
Career OBP .270 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.
Career SLG .277 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.
Career OPS .546 vs. league average .698 across their career seasons — 21.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | LAN | NL | 20 | 69 | 10 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | .391 | .257 (+52%) | .324 (+30%) | .394 (+29%) | .719 (+29%) | 324.2 |
| 1959 | LAN | NL | 30 | 48 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .229 | — | — | — | — | -177.5 |
| 1960 | LAN | NL | 48 | 60 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | .267 | .255 (+5%) | .323 (-10%) | .387 (-14%) | .711 (-12%) | -123.6 |
| 1961 | LAN | NL | 19 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1961 | SLN | NL | 86 | 230 | 24 | 50 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 13 | .217 | .258 (-16%) | .328 (-25%) | .399 (-41%) | .727 (-34%) | 0.0 |
| 1962 | HOU | NL | 129 | 457 | 38 | 114 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 7 | 28 | 23 | .249 | .257 (-3%) | .326 (-11%) | .393 (-24%) | .719 (-18%) | -1293.5 |
| 1963 | HOU | NL | 147 | 469 | 31 | 93 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 15 | 35 | .198 | .246 (-19%) | .308 (-26%) | .371 (-36%) | .680 (-32%) | -2237.6 |
| 1964 | HOU | NL | 109 | 332 | 31 | 89 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 10 | .268 | .250 (+7%) | .312 (-7%) | .377 (-17%) | .690 (-13%) | -655.1 |
| 1965 | HOU | NL | 124 | 408 | 34 | 90 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 20 | 10 | .221 | .245 (-10%) | .310 (-14%) | .371 (-31%) | .682 (-24%) | -1418.9 |
| 1966 | HOU | NL | 68 | 164 | 14 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 4 | .232 | .248 (-7%) | .309 (-16%) | .376 (-29%) | .685 (-23%) | -583.4 |
| 1967 | HOU | NL | 37 | 82 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .244 | .242 (+1%) | .306 (-17%) | .357 (-28%) | .663 (-23%) | -283.4 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 817 | 2,328 | 198 | 549 | 68 | 9 | 3 | 137 | 23 | 99 | 116 | .236 | — | — | — | — | -6,449 | ||
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 (814 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 395 | 1052 | 99 | 249 | 2 | 61 | .237 |
| Away | 419 | 1276 | 98 | 300 | 1 | 76 | .235 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-09-17 | HOU | NYN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-02 | HOU | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1967-08-13 | HOU | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-08-12 | HOU | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-08-11 | HOU | ATL | L | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967-08-10 | HOU | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-08-06 | HOU | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-08-02 | HOU | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-08-01 | HOU | NYN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967-07-31 | HOU | NYN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 174 | 126 | 286 | 363 | 16 | 71 |
| 3B | 70 | 30 | 47 | 76 | 1 | 10 |
| SS | 530 | 456 | 859 | 1386 | 97 | 239 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | LAN | SS | 19 | 18 | 29 | 52 | 3 | 10 |
| 1959 | LAN | SS | 20 | 16 | 27 | 52 | 7 | 10 |
| 1960 | LAN | 2B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960 | LAN | 3B | 14 | 6 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 2 |
| 1960 | LAN | SS | 23 | 4 | 24 | 30 | 1 | 8 |
| 1961 | LAN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961 | LAN | 3B | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | LAN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | SLN | 2B | 24 | 23 | 43 | 62 | 2 | 13 |
| 1961 | SLN | SS | 56 | 43 | 73 | 134 | 16 | 19 |
| 1962 | HOU | 2B | 33 | 23 | 46 | 71 | 2 | 14 |
| 1962 | HOU | 3B | 9 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 4 |
| 1962 | HOU | SS | 99 | 89 | 169 | 290 | 13 | 54 |
| 1963 | HOU | 2B | 19 | 11 | 24 | 34 | 1 | 7 |
| 1963 | HOU | 3B | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | HOU | SS | 124 | 119 | 223 | 336 | 25 | 52 |
| 1964 | HOU | 2B | 52 | 33 | 86 | 107 | 1 | 18 |
| 1964 | HOU | 3B | 12 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | HOU | SS | 43 | 38 | 75 | 114 | 8 | 21 |
| 1965 | HOU | 2B | 6 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | HOU | 3B | 9 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 1965 | HOU | SS | 104 | 100 | 188 | 273 | 15 | 49 |
| 1966 | HOU | 2B | 35 | 28 | 70 | 65 | 7 | 15 |
| 1966 | HOU | 3B | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966 | HOU | SS | 18 | 12 | 26 | 41 | 3 | 8 |
| 1967 | HOU | 2B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | HOU | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | HOU | SS | 23 | 17 | 25 | 64 | 5 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 174 |
| Third Base | 70 |
| Shortstop | 531 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena City College | Pasadena | CA | 1949 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1950, 1951 |
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Bob Lillis: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 17, 1958 and the final game on September 17, 1967, Bob Lillis built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Los Angeles Dodgers (1958 through 1961), the St. Louis Cardinals (1961), the Houston Colt .45's (1962 through 1964), and the Houston Astros (1965 to 1967). At 5-foot-11 and 160 pounds, Lillis is listed as a shortstop. The bio says Lillis both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is June 2, 1930, in Altadena, CA, USA. The given name on file is Robert Perry Lillis.
The batting record for Lillis: 817 games, 549 hits in 2,328 at bats, and a .236 average, along with 3 home runs, 137 RBI, and 23 stolen bases. Lillis got on base at a .270 rate and slugged .277 (.546 OPS). Lillis's .236 average ran 6.2% below the .251 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Lillis's .546 stands 21.8% below the league's .698. Lillis collected a career-high 114 hits in 1962. The RBI column peaks at 30 in 1962.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Lillis
- What years did Bob Lillis play?
- Bob Lillis played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1967.
- Was Bob Lillis a pitcher?
- No. Bob Lillis was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Bob Lillis hit?
- Bob Lillis hit 3 career home runs with 549 hits.
- What teams did Bob Lillis play for?
- Bob Lillis played for 3 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1958–1961), the St. Louis Cardinals (1961), and the Houston Astros (1962–1967).
- What were Bob Lillis's career stats?
- In 817 games, Bob Lillis had 549 hits, 3 home runs, 137 RBI, 198 runs, and 23 stolen bases, with a .236 batting average.
- What position did Bob Lillis play?
- Bob Lillis played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Lillis and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Lillis was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bob Lillis hit each season?
- Bob Lillis's home runs by season: 1 in 1958, 0 in 1959, 0 in 1960, 0 in 1961, 1 in 1962, 1 in 1963, 0 in 1964, 0 in 1965, 0 in 1966, and 0 in 1967. His most in one season was 1, in 1958, 1962, and 1963.
- What was Bob Lillis's career batting average?
- Bob Lillis batted .236 over his career, with 549 hits in 2,328 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Lillis have?
- Bob Lillis drove in 137 runs in his career.
- Is Bob Lillis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Lillis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.