Bob Perry

Bob Perry was a professional baseball player born in 1934, who played in Major League Baseball from May 17, 1963, to October 3, 1964. Primarily serving as a position player, Perry contributed to the game during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the decline of the deadball era and the increasing prominence of power hitting. Over his brief career, he appeared in 131 games, where he showcased his offensive skills with a batting average of .266, accumulating 103 hits, including 6 home runs and 30 RBIs. Perry's playing style reflected the fundamentals of the game during the early 1960s, emphasizing contact hitting and solid defense. While he was not known for his speed, as evidenced by his 2 stolen bases, he was a reliable player who could hold his own in the lineup. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, exemplified the role of versatile players in a roster, providing teams with depth during an era of significant change in baseball dynamics. Perry's career, while short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of Major League history.