Bobby Pfeil
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1969-1971)
Bobby Pfeil was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1971 for the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 3 seasons. In 106 career games, he hit .242 with 68 hits, 2 home runs, and 19 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
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1969-06-26
- Last Game
- 1971-09-06
Full name: Robert Raymond Pfeil
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 281 | 25 | 68 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 13 | 36 | .242 | .278 | .306 | .584 | -662 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons β near league average.
Career OBP .278 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons β 12.7% below league average.
Career SLG .306 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons β 16.7% below league average.
Career OPS .584 vs. league average .686 across their career seasons β 14.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | NYN | NL | 62 | 211 | 20 | 49 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 27 | .232 | .248 (-6%) | .320 (-19%) | .369 (-26%) | .689 (-22%) | -740.4 |
| 1971 | PHI | NL | 44 | 70 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 9 | .271 | .249 (+9%) | .316 (+4%) | .365 (+10%) | .682 (+7%) | 78.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 106 | 281 | 25 | 68 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 13 | 36 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -662 | ||
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 (106 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 52 | 140 | 12 | 31 | 2 | 11 | .221 |
| Away | 54 | 141 | 13 | 37 | 0 | 8 | .262 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-09-06 | PHI | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-09-05 | PHI | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-09-04 | PHI | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-08-30 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-08-28 | PHI | SFG | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1971-08-28 | PHI | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971-08-18 | PHI | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-08-15 | PHI | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-08-12 | PHI | LAD | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-08-11 | PHI | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 4 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 12 |
| Third Base | 64 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Pierce College | Woodland Hills | CA | 1961 |
Bobby Pfeil: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bobby Pfeil debuted on June 26, 1969 and played a final game on September 6, 1971. Club by club, the record runs the New York Mets (1969) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1971). Pfeil played primarily as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on November 13, 1942, in Passaic, NJ, USA, Pfeil was listed at 180 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Bobby Pfeil was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Raymond.
Pfeil finished with 68 hits from 281 at bats in 106 games, which works out to .242, plus 2 homers and 19 RBI. Reaching base at a .278 clip and slugging .306, Pfeil finished with a .584 OPS. The .242 career average is close to the .249 the league hit across the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 14.8% below league average (.584 against .686). The hits column peaks at 49, in 1969. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .232 in 1969, did not top the league's .248.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bobby Pfeil
- What years did Bobby Pfeil play?
- Bobby Pfeil played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1971.
- Was Bobby Pfeil a pitcher?
- No. Bobby Pfeil was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bobby Pfeil hit?
- Bobby Pfeil hit 2 career home runs with 68 hits.
- What was Bobby Pfeil's career batting average?
- Bobby Pfeil batted .242 over his career, with 68 hits in 281 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bobby Pfeil have?
- Bobby Pfeil drove in 19 runs in his career.
- Is Bobby Pfeil in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bobby Pfeil has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.