Bip Roberts, baseball player, 1986-1998

Bip Roberts

Born: 10/27/1963 in Berkeley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-04-07 | Final Game: 1998-09-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Leon Joseph Roberts

Biography

Bip Roberts, born in 1963, was a versatile position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1986 until his retirement in 1998. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,202 games, amassing 1,220 hits and achieving a remarkable batting average of .294. Known for his speed and agility on the base paths, Roberts recorded 264 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to change the dynamics of a game with his quickness. He contributed 30 home runs and 352 RBIs, solidifying his reputation as a well-rounded offensive threat. Roberts was selected as an All-Star once during his career, which was marked by a distinctive playing style that combined contact hitting with base-stealing prowess. He played prominently during the late 1980s and 1990s, an era characterized by the emergence of power hitters and an evolving approach to offensive strategies in baseball. His contributions were not only felt on the field but also resonated with fans who appreciated his hustle and dedication to the game. With a career that spanned over a decade, Bip Roberts left a lasting legacy as a player who exemplified the excitement and athleticism of baseball during his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1202 4147 663 1220 203 31 30 352 264 396 548 0.294 0.358 0.380 0.737 1895.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
16 61 4 15 5 0 0 5 5 15 0.246

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1997 WS CLE 6 22 3 6 4 0 0 4 3 5 0.273
1997 ALDS1 CLE 5 19 1 6 0 0 0 1 2 2 0.316
1997 ALCS CLE 5 20 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 8 0.150

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 501 440 860 1232 49 245
3B 147 118 76 236 14 17
OF 464 381 837 22 16 3
SS 40 32 54 84 6 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 501
Third Base 147
Shortstop 40
Left Field 383
Center Field 72
Right Field 24
Designated Hitter 45

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1992 Player of the Week Week of 1992-09-26

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 DET AL $2,300,000
1997 KCA AL $1,950,000
1996 KCA AL $2,500,000
1995 SDN NL $2,300,000
1994 SDN NL $1,650,000
1993 CIN NL $3,900,000
1992 CIN NL $1,550,000
1991 SDN NL $675,000
1990 SDN NL $195,000
1989 SDN NL $74,000
1986 SDN NL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $17,154,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1992 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 64.0 336 0