Bob Saverine
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1959-1967)
Bob Saverine was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1967 for the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Senators, a span of 9 seasons. In 379 career games, he hit .239 with 206 hits, 6 home runs, and 47 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1959-09-12
- Last Game
- 1967-10-01
Full name: Robert Paul Saverine
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 379 | 861 | 114 | 206 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 47 | 23 | 73 | 149 | .239 | .299 | .305 | .604 | -1,073 |
Career AVG .239 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .299 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .305 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.
Career OPS .604 vs. league average .692 across their career seasons — 12.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1962 | BAL | AL | 8 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .238 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1963 | BAL | AL | 115 | 167 | 21 | 39 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 25 | 44 | .234 | .246 (-5%) | .308 (+7%) | .371 (-24%) | .680 (-10%) | -164.2 |
| 1964 | BAL | AL | 46 | 34 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | .147 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 120 | 406 | 54 | 102 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 4 | 27 | 62 | .251 | .248 (+1%) | .309 (-3%) | .376 (-12%) | .685 (-8%) | -472.5 |
| 1967 | WS2 | AL | 89 | 233 | 22 | 55 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 34 | .236 | .242 (-3%) | .306 (-6%) | .357 (-18%) | .663 (-13%) | -436.6 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 379 | 861 | 114 | 206 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 47 | 23 | 73 | 149 | .239 | — | — | — | — | -1,073 | ||
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 (379 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 193 | 427 | 62 | 103 | 2 | 23 | .241 |
| Away | 186 | 434 | 52 | 103 | 4 | 24 | .237 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-10-01 | TEX | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-25 | TEX | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-22 | TEX | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-20 | TEX | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-16 | TEX | DET | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1967-09-15 | TEX | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-13 | TEX | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967-09-11 | TEX | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967-09-05 | TEX | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967-09-04 | TEX | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 144 | 136 | 277 | 330 | 18 | 68 |
| 3B | 34 | 30 | 14 | 54 | 4 | 4 |
| OF | 72 | 10 | 55 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 49 | 20 | 52 | 94 | 2 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | BAL | 2B | 7 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 0 | 3 |
| 1963 | BAL | 2B | 19 | 17 | 37 | 44 | 1 | 8 |
| 1963 | BAL | OF | 59 | 5 | 39 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | BAL | SS | 13 | 11 | 23 | 44 | 0 | 11 |
| 1964 | BAL | OF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | BAL | SS | 15 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966 | WS2 | 2B | 70 | 67 | 149 | 169 | 9 | 35 |
| 1966 | WS2 | 3B | 26 | 24 | 11 | 42 | 2 | 3 |
| 1966 | WS2 | OF | 9 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | WS2 | SS | 11 | 2 | 12 | 17 | 0 | 6 |
| 1967 | WS2 | 2B | 48 | 46 | 80 | 98 | 8 | 22 |
| 1967 | WS2 | 3B | 8 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | WS2 | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | WS2 | SS | 10 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 144 |
| Third Base | 34 |
| Shortstop | 50 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 64 |
Bob Saverine: the record in brief
September 12, 1959 and October 1, 1967 bracket Bob Saverine's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Baltimore Orioles (1959 to 1964) and the Washington Senators (1966 through 1967). At 5 feet, 10 inches and 160 pounds, Saverine is listed as a second baseman. Saverine switch-hit and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Saverine was born on June 2, 1941, in Norwalk, CT, USA. On the record, Bob Saverine was born Robert Paul Saverine.
Saverine collected 206 hits in 861 at bats across 379 games, good for a .239 batting average, along with 6 home runs, 47 RBI, and 23 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .299 and the slugging percentage .305, for an OPS of .604. Saverine hit .239 while the league hit .250 over the same span, a figure close to average. The OPS comparison is .604 to a league .692, 12.6% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 102, in 1966. In 1966, a season of regular play, Saverine hit .251 while the league hit .248.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Saverine
- What years did Bob Saverine play?
- Bob Saverine played in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1967.
- Was Bob Saverine a pitcher?
- No. Bob Saverine was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bob Saverine hit?
- Bob Saverine hit 6 career home runs with 206 hits.
- What teams did Bob Saverine play for?
- Bob Saverine played for 2 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1959, 1962–1964) and the Washington Senators (1966–1967).
- What were Bob Saverine's career stats?
- In 379 games, Bob Saverine had 206 hits, 6 home runs, 47 RBI, 114 runs, and 23 stolen bases, with a .239 batting average.
- What position did Bob Saverine play?
- Bob Saverine played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Saverine and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Saverine was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bob Saverine hit each season?
- Bob Saverine's home runs by season: 0 in 1962, 1 in 1963, 0 in 1964, 5 in 1966, and 0 in 1967. His most in one season was 5, in 1966.
- What was Bob Saverine's career batting average?
- Bob Saverine batted .239 over his career, with 206 hits in 861 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Saverine have?
- Bob Saverine drove in 47 runs in his career.
- Is Bob Saverine in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Saverine has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.