Bob Maier
Born: 9/5/1915 in Dunellen, NJ, USA
Died: 8/4/1993 in South Plainfield, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1945-04-17 | Final Game: 1945-09-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Robert Phillip Maier
Biography
Bob Maier was a professional baseball player born in 1915, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the brief span of the 1945 season. Primarily a position player, Maier played a total of 132 games, contributing to his teams with a solid batting average of .263. Over the course of his career, he recorded 128 hits, including one home run, and drove in 34 runs. His speed on the bases was evident as he successfully stole 7 bases, showcasing a versatile skill set that allowed him to impact games in various ways.
Maier's career unfolded during a unique era in baseball, just after the end of World War II, when many veterans returned to the sport and the league was beginning to transition back to standard competition. While his time in the majors was short-lived, Maierโs contributions during the 1945 season reflected the resilience and adaptability of players during this pivotal time in baseball history. After retiring from professional play, he left behind a legacy as a competent and reliable player who navigated the challenges of a rapidly changing game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | 486 | 58 | 128 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 34 | 7 | 38 | 32 | 0.263 | 0.317 | 0.350 | 0.667 | -338.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | DET | AL | 132 | 486 | 58 | 128 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 34 | 7 | 38 | 32 | 0.263 | -338.5 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | WS | DET | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 124 | 0 | 142 | 226 | 25 | 19 |
| OF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | DET | 3B | 124 | 0 | 142 | 226 | 25 | 19 |
| 1945 | DET | OF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 124 |
| Left Field | 5 |