Bobby Stevens
Born: 4/17/1907 in Chevy Chase, MD, USA
Died: 12/30/2005 in Frederick, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1931-07-03 | Final Game: 1931-08-05
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 149 lbs
Full name: Robert Jordan Stevens
Biography
Bobby Stevens was a professional baseball player born in 1907, who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player from July 3 to August 5, 1931, during a time when the sport was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. Over the course of his short stint in the league, Stevens participated in 12 games, making a significant impact at the plate with a batting average of .343. He recorded 12 hits, contributing four runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts.
Despite not hitting any home runs and recording zero stolen bases, Stevens's offensive prowess during his limited time in the majors showcased his ability to make contact and drive in runs effectively. Though his career in the big leagues was brief, his .343 batting average positioned him as a reliable hitter in an era that often favored power and speed. Stevens's legacy, while not widely recognized in the annals of baseball history, reflects the contributions of many players who played during the formative years of the sport, highlighting the diverse talents that characterized the game in the early 1930s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 35 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.343 | 0.410 | 0.343 | 0.753 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | PHI | NL | 12 | 35 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.343 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 10 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 6 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | PHI | SS | 10 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 6 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 9 |