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 |
Bob Molinaro: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bob Molinaro debuted on September 18, 1975 and played a final game on October 2, 1983. By club, Molinaro's seasons break down as the Detroit Tigers (1975 to 1983), the Chicago White Sox (1977 through 1981), the Baltimore Orioles (1979), the Chicago Cubs (1982), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1982 through 1983). Listed as an outfielder, Molinaro hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Height and weight on file: 190 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The birth record reads May 21, 1950, in Newark, NJ, USA. The given name on file is Robert Joseph Molinaro.
The batting record for Molinaro: 401 games, 212 hits in 803 at bats, and a .264 average, adding 14 homers, 90 runs batted in, and 46 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .324 clip and slugging .375, Molinaro finished with a .699 OPS. The .264 career average is close to the .261 the league hit across the same seasons. Molinaro collected a career-high 100 hits in 1980. 1980 brought the most runs batted in, 36.
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 teams did Bob Molinaro play for?
- Bob Molinaro played for 5 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1975, 1977, 1983), the Chicago White Sox (1977–1978, 1980–1981), the Baltimore Orioles (1979), the Chicago Cubs (1982), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1982–1983).
- What were Bob Molinaro's career stats?
- In 401 games, Bob Molinaro had 212 hits, 14 home runs, 90 RBI, 106 runs, and 46 stolen bases, with a .264 batting average.
- What position did Bob Molinaro play?
- Bob Molinaro played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Molinaro and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Molinaro was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bob Molinaro hit each season?
- Bob Molinaro's home runs by season: 0 in 1975, 0 in 1977, 6 in 1978, 0 in 1979, 5 in 1980, 1 in 1981, 1 in 1982, and 1 in 1983. His most in one season was 6, in 1978.
- 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.