Rowland Office
Born: 10/25/1952 in Sacramento, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1972-08-05 | Final Game: 1983-04-20
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Rowland Johnie Office
Biography
Rowland Office was a professional baseball player who played from 1972 until his retirement in 1983. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 899 games, showcasing his skills as a versatile position player. Born in 1952, Office made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. He compiled a career batting average of .259, recording a total of 626 hits, 32 home runs, and 242 RBIs, while also demonstrating speed on the bases with 27 stolen bases.
Office's playing style was marked by his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. He was known for his work ethic and adaptability, which earned him a spot on various teams throughout his career. His contributions helped shape the teams he played for, and his presence on the field during the late 1970s and early 1980s reflected the evolving dynamics of baseball at that time. Despite not being a household name, Rowland Office's dedication to the game and consistent performance solidified his place in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 899 | 2413 | 259 | 626 | 101 | 11 | 32 | 242 | 27 | 189 | 311 | 0.259 | 0.315 | 0.350 | 0.665 | -2513.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | ATL | NL | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | ATL | NL | 131 | 248 | 20 | 61 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 5 | 16 | 30 | 0.246 | -432.6 |
| 1975 | ATL | NL | 126 | 355 | 30 | 103 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 30 | 2 | 23 | 41 | 0.290 | -31.3 |
| 1976 | ATL | NL | 99 | 359 | 51 | 101 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 34 | 2 | 37 | 49 | 0.281 | 389.2 |
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 124 | 428 | 42 | 103 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 39 | 2 | 23 | 58 | 0.241 | -1593.9 |
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 146 | 404 | 40 | 101 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 40 | 8 | 22 | 52 | 0.250 | -617.2 |
| 1979 | ATL | NL | 124 | 277 | 35 | 69 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 5 | 27 | 33 | 0.249 | -480.8 |
| 1980 | WSN | NL | 116 | 292 | 36 | 78 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 30 | 3 | 36 | 39 | 0.267 | 253.0 |
| 1981 | WSN | NL | 26 | 40 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0.175 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | WSN | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | NYY | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 771 | 565 | 1480 | 27 | 23 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | ATL | OF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | ATL | OF | 119 | 51 | 171 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | ATL | OF | 107 | 89 | 229 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| 1976 | ATL | OF | 92 | 89 | 204 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 1977 | ATL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | ATL | OF | 104 | 99 | 249 | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| 1978 | ATL | OF | 136 | 96 | 291 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 1979 | ATL | OF | 97 | 64 | 164 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | MON | OF | 97 | 70 | 150 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | MON | OF | 15 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | MON | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | NYA | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 6 |
| Center Field | 687 |
| Right Field | 79 |