Bob Sadowski
Born: 1/15/1937 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 1/6/2017 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1960-09-16 | Final Game: 1963-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Robert Frank Sadowski
Biography
Bob Sadowski was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1960 to 1963. Born in 1937, Sadowski played primarily as a position player, featuring in a total of 184 games over the course of his tenure in Major League Baseball. He recorded 73 hits, including 7 home runs, and drove in 46 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .222. Known for his versatility, Sadowski also demonstrated base-stealing capabilities, successfully stealing 3 bases during his time in the league.
Sadowski's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the emergence of more power hitters and the gradual transition away from the strategies of the deadball era. Though his statistical output might not place him among the most celebrated players of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination that characterized baseball of the early 1960s. Sadowski's journey through the game serves as a testament to the countless players who have shaped the history of baseball, each contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 184 | 329 | 38 | 73 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 46 | 3 | 33 | 63 | 0.222 | 0.292 | 0.331 | 0.624 | -622.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | PHI | NL | 16 | 54 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0.130 | -472.2 |
| 1962 | CHW | AL | 79 | 130 | 22 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 13 | 22 | 0.231 | 13.1 |
| 1963 | LAA | AL | 88 | 144 | 12 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 15 | 34 | 0.250 | -163.1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 17 | 12 | 28 | 40 | 2 | 10 |
| 3B | 36 | 32 | 23 | 58 | 4 | 3 |
| OF | 25 | 18 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | PHI | 3B | 14 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 1 | 3 |
| 1962 | CHA | 2B | 12 | 10 | 23 | 30 | 0 | 9 |
| 1962 | CHA | 3B | 16 | 15 | 10 | 32 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | LAA | 2B | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | LAA | 3B | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | LAA | OF | 25 | 18 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 37 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 23 |