Bob Molinaro
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975-1983)
Bob Molinaro was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1983 for 5 teams, including the Detroit Tigers, a span of 9 seasons. In 401 career games, he hit .264 with 212 hits, 14 home runs, and 90 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 120.
- 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1975-09-18
- Last Game
- 1983-10-02
Full name: Robert Joseph Molinaro
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | 803 | 106 | 212 | 25 | 11 | 14 | 90 | 46 | 65 | 57 | .264 | .324 | .375 | .699 | 120 |
Career AVG .264 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .375 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .699 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | DET | AL | 6 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | DET | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | CHA | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | CHA | AL | 105 | 286 | 39 | 75 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 12 | .262 | .257 (+2%) | .323 (-3%) | .378 (avg) | .702 (-2%) | -84.9 |
| 1979 | BAL | AL | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | CHA | AL | 119 | 344 | 48 | 100 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 18 | 26 | 29 | .291 | .264 (+10%) | .326 (+7%) | .387 (+4%) | .714 (+5%) | 359.8 |
| 1981 | CHA | AL | 47 | 42 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1 | .262 | — | — | — | — | 113.2 |
| 1982 | CHN | NL | 65 | 66 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | .197 | .261 (-25%) | .324 (-19%) | .388 (-34%) | .712 (-27%) | -267.7 |
| 1982 | PHI | NL | 19 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | .286 | — | — | — | — | -267.7 |
| 1983 | PHI | NL | 19 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | DET | AL | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 401 | 803 | 106 | 212 | 25 | 11 | 14 | 90 | 46 | 65 | 57 | .264 | — | — | — | — | -147 | ||
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 (401 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 202 | 389 | 50 | 97 | 2 | 40 | .249 |
| Away | 199 | 414 | 56 | 115 | 12 | 50 | .278 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-10-02 | DET | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-30 | DET | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-09-17 | DET | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-13 | DET | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-11 | DET | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-09-07 | DET | CLE | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-02 | DET | TOR | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-01 | DET | TEX | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-05-27 | PHI | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-05-25 | PHI | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 72 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 58 |
| Designated Hitter | 88 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Molinaro
- What years did Bob Molinaro play?
- Bob Molinaro played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1983.
- Was Bob Molinaro a pitcher?
- No. Bob Molinaro was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Bob Molinaro hit?
- Bob Molinaro hit 14 career home runs with 212 hits.
- What was Bob Molinaro's career batting average?
- Bob Molinaro batted .264 over his career, with 212 hits in 803 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Molinaro have?
- Bob Molinaro drove in 90 runs in his career.
- Is Bob Molinaro in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Molinaro has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.