Bobby Rhawn
Born: 2/13/1919 in Catawissa, PA, USA
Died: 6/9/1984 in Danville, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1947-09-17 | Final Game: 1949-07-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Robert John Rhawn
Biography
Bobby Rhawn, born in 1919, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1940s. Rhawn's career spanned from 1947 until July 31, 1949, during a period when baseball was transitioning from the post-war era into a new age of offensive prowess. Primarily serving as a position player, he appeared in a total of 90 games throughout his career. Rhawn compiled 47 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 18 runs, finishing with a batting average of .237. He also showcased his speed on the bases, recording 4 stolen bases.
Despite his relatively brief time in the major leagues, Rhawn contributed to the teams he played for during a competitive era that was beginning to see the integration of baseball and the emergence of new talent. His playing style reflected the hustle and determination that characterized many players of his time, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history from the late 1940s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 198 | 38 | 47 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 35 | 17 | 0.237 | 0.352 | 0.333 | 0.685 | 83.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | NY1 | NL | 13 | 45 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0.311 | 173.9 |
| 1948 | NY1 | NL | 36 | 44 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 0.273 | 108.8 |
| 1949 | CHW | AL | 24 | 73 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 0.205 | -199.0 |
| 1949 | NY1 | NL | 14 | 29 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0.172 | -199.0 |
| 1949 | PIT | NL | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.143 | -199.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 16 | 0 | 35 | 54 | 6 | 11 |
| 3B | 33 | 0 | 39 | 65 | 4 | 7 |
| SS | 17 | 0 | 14 | 28 | 6 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | NY1 | 2B | 8 | 0 | 16 | 26 | 4 | 4 |
| 1947 | NY1 | 3B | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 1948 | NY1 | 3B | 7 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948 | NY1 | SS | 14 | 0 | 12 | 22 | 5 | 3 |
| 1949 | CHA | 3B | 19 | 0 | 28 | 43 | 3 | 4 |
| 1949 | CHA | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1949 | NY1 | 2B | 8 | 0 | 19 | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| 1949 | PIT | 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 34 |
| Shortstop | 17 |