Rowland Office

Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1983)

Rowland Office was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1983 for the Atlanta Braves, the Montreal Expos, and the New York Yankees, a span of 12 seasons. In 899 career games, he hit .259 with 626 hits, 32 home runs, and 242 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

AVG .259
HR 32
RBI 242
H 626
OPS .665
PIV -1,904
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
L / L
Height / Weight
6'0" / 170 lb
Born
10/25/1952 in Sacramento, CA, USA
MLB Debut
1972-08-05
Last Game
1983-04-20

Full name: Rowland Johnie Office

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Career Batting Statistics

Rowland Office — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
899 2,413 259 626 101 11 32 242 27 189 311 .259 .315 .350 .665 -1,904

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OPS .665 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Rowland Office Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1972 ATL NL 2 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 .400 — — — — 0.0
1974 ATL NL 131 248 20 61 16 1 3 31 5 16 30 .246 .256 (-4%) .324 (-11%) .369 (-4%) .693 (-7%) -348.2
1975 ATL NL 126 355 30 103 14 1 3 30 2 23 41 .290 .257 (+13%) .327 (+3%) .374 (-4%) .701 (-1%) -25.4
1976 ATL NL 99 359 51 101 17 1 4 34 2 37 49 .281 .255 (+10%) .320 (+9%) .360 (+2%) .681 (+5%) 389.2
1977 ATL NL 124 428 42 103 13 1 5 39 2 23 58 .241 .264 (-9%) .329 (-14%) .401 (-23%) .730 (-19%) -1296.2
1978 ATL NL 146 404 40 101 13 1 9 40 8 22 52 .250 .257 (-3%) .323 (-8%) .378 (-7%) .702 (-7%) -485.8
1979 ATL NL 124 277 35 69 14 2 2 37 5 27 33 .249 .265 (-6%) .329 (-3%) .397 (-16%) .727 (-10%) -391.0
1980 MON NL 116 292 36 78 13 4 6 30 3 36 39 .267 .264 (+1%) .326 (+5%) .387 (+3%) .714 (+4%) 253.0
1981 MON NL 26 40 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 .175 — — — — 0.0
1982 MON NL 3 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .333 — — — — 0.0
1983 NYA AL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 11 seasons 899 2,413 259 626 101 11 32 242 27 189 311 .259 — — — — -1,904

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Rowland Office — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home446120413433018126.274
Away453120912529614116.245

Last 10 Games — Batting

Rowland Office — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1983-04-20 NYYCHWW 100000100
1983-04-13 NYYDETL 100000000
1982-04-24 WSNNYNL 100000001
1982-04-19 WSNPHIL 101100000
1982-04-18 WSNNYNW 100000000
1981-10-04 WSNNYNL 300000000
1981-10-03 WSNNYNW 000000010
1981-10-02 WSNNYNW 100000000
1981-09-30 WSNPITW 100000000
1981-09-29 WSNSTLL 210000001

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Rowland Office — 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

Rowland Office — 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 Diamond

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Rowland Office Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 6
Center Field 687
Right Field 79

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Rowland Office (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Ted Uhlaender
    .263 avg, 36 HR
  2. 89
    Steve Brye
    .258 avg, 30 HR
  3. 82
    Hosken Powell
    .259 avg, 17 HR
  4. 82
    Eric Owens
    .264 avg, 26 HR
  5. 78
    Walt Williams
    .270 avg, 33 HR
  6. 76
    Len Gabrielson
    .253 avg, 37 HR

Rowland Office: the record in brief

Rowland Office played a first major league game on August 5, 1972 and a last one on April 20, 1983. Club by club, the record runs the Atlanta Braves (1972 to 1979), the Montreal Expos (1980 through 1982), and the New York Yankees (1983). Office, an outfielder by primary position, batted and threw left-handed. The recorded size is 170 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Office was born on October 25, 1952, in Sacramento, CA, USA. Rowland Office was the playing name; the full given name is Rowland Johnie.

Across 899 games at the plate, Office's career line reads 626 hits in 2,413 at bats for a .259 average, along with 32 homers, 242 runs batted in, and 27 stolen bases. Office got on base at a .315 rate and slugged .350 (.665 OPS). Against a .259 league average for those years, Office's .259 average was near the norm. The OPS comparison is .665 to a league .704, 5.5% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 103, in 1975.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rowland Office

What years did Rowland Office play?
Rowland Office played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1983.
Was Rowland Office a pitcher?
No. Rowland Office was a position player (Outfielder).
How many home runs did Rowland Office hit?
Rowland Office hit 32 career home runs with 626 hits.
What teams did Rowland Office play for?
Rowland Office played for 3 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1972, 1974–1979), the Montreal Expos (1980–1982), and the New York Yankees (1983).
What were Rowland Office's career stats?
In 899 games, Rowland Office had 626 hits, 32 home runs, 242 RBI, 259 runs, and 27 stolen bases, with a .259 batting average.
What position did Rowland Office play?
Rowland Office played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Rowland Office and how much did he weigh?
Rowland Office was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
How many home runs did Rowland Office hit each season?
Rowland Office's home runs by season: 0 in 1972, 3 in 1974, 3 in 1975, 4 in 1976, 5 in 1977, 9 in 1978, 2 in 1979, 6 in 1980, 0 in 1981, 0 in 1982, and 0 in 1983. His most in one season was 9, in 1978.
What was Rowland Office's career batting average?
Rowland Office batted .259 over his career, with 626 hits in 2,413 at bats.
How many RBI did Rowland Office have?
Rowland Office drove in 242 runs in his career.
Is Rowland Office in the Hall of Fame?
No. Rowland Office has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.