Bob Stinson
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1969-1980)
Bob Stinson was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1980 for 6 teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 12 seasons. In 652 career games, he hit .250 with 408 hits, 33 home runs, and 180 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 393.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1969-09-23
- Last Game
- 1980-08-01
Full name: Gorrell Robert Stinson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 652 | 1,634 | 166 | 408 | 61 | 7 | 33 | 180 | 8 | 201 | 254 | .250 | .337 | .356 | .693 | 393 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .337 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .356 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.
Career OPS .693 vs. league average .701 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | LAN | NL | 4 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | LAN | NL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | SLN | NL | 17 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | HOU | NL | 27 | 35 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .171 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | MON | NL | 48 | 111 | 12 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 15 | .261 | .256 (+2%) | .325 (+15%) | .378 (+9%) | .703 (+12%) | 284.7 |
| 1974 | MON | NL | 38 | 87 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 16 | .172 | .256 (-33%) | .324 (-9%) | .369 (-38%) | .693 (-24%) | -287.5 |
| 1975 | KCA | AL | 63 | 147 | 18 | 39 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 29 | .265 | .257 (+3%) | .327 (+5%) | .374 (-4%) | .701 (+1%) | 33.6 |
| 1976 | KCA | AL | 79 | 209 | 26 | 55 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 3 | 25 | 29 | .263 | .255 (+3%) | .320 (+7%) | .360 (-7%) | .681 (-1%) | 40.6 |
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 105 | 297 | 27 | 80 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 32 | 0 | 37 | 50 | .269 | .264 (+2%) | .329 (+9%) | .401 (-2%) | .730 (+3%) | 314.4 |
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 124 | 364 | 46 | 94 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 55 | 2 | 45 | 42 | .258 | .257 (avg) | .323 (+7%) | .378 (+7%) | .702 (+7%) | 556.5 |
| 1979 | SEA | AL | 95 | 247 | 19 | 60 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 28 | 1 | 33 | 38 | .243 | .265 (-9%) | .329 (+2%) | .397 (-12%) | .727 (-6%) | -141.6 |
| 1980 | SEA | AL | 48 | 107 | 6 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 19 | .215 | .264 (-19%) | .326 (-15%) | .387 (-33%) | .714 (-25%) | -407.8 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 652 | 1,634 | 166 | 408 | 61 | 7 | 33 | 180 | 8 | 201 | 254 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 393 | ||
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 (652 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 330 | 800 | 80 | 189 | 17 | 93 | .236 |
| Away | 322 | 834 | 86 | 219 | 16 | 87 | .263 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-01 | SEA | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-07-27 | SEA | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980-07-26 | SEA | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-07-25 | SEA | TOR | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-07-23 | SEA | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-07-14 | SEA | MIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980-07-13 | SEA | MIN | L | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-07-05 | SEA | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980-07-04 | SEA | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-07-02 | SEA | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 585 | 466 | 2415 | 226 | 44 | 36 |
| OF | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | LAN | C | 4 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | LAN | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | SLN | C | 6 | 4 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | SLN | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | HOU | C | 12 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | HOU | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | MON | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | MON | C | 35 | 30 | 174 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| 1974 | MON | C | 29 | 20 | 122 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 1975 | KCA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | KCA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | KCA | C | 59 | 43 | 256 | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| 1975 | KCA | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | KCA | C | 79 | 62 | 304 | 30 | 7 | 4 |
| 1977 | SEA | C | 99 | 90 | 494 | 43 | 9 | 11 |
| 1978 | SEA | C | 123 | 110 | 472 | 60 | 7 | 7 |
| 1979 | SEA | C | 91 | 76 | 376 | 29 | 9 | 2 |
| 1980 | SEA | C | 45 | 27 | 135 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 584 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Player of the Week | Week of 1978-04-14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade College - North Campus | Miami | FL | 1966 |
Most Similar Players
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Bob Stinson (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Bob Stinson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bob Stinson debuted on September 23, 1969 and played a final game on August 1, 1980. The team column moves through the Los Angeles Dodgers (1969 through 1970), the St. Louis Cardinals (1971), the Houston Astros (1972), the Montreal Expos (1973 through 1974), the Kansas City Royals (1975 through 1976), and the Seattle Mariners (1977 to 1980). Stinson played primarily as a catcher and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 11, 1945, in Elkin, NC, USA and a listed size of 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds. Bob Stinson was the playing name; the full given name is Gorrell Robert.
Stinson finished with 408 hits from 1,634 at bats in 652 games, which works out to .250, along with 33 home runs and 180 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .337 and .356 give Stinson a career OPS of .693. Against a .256 league average for those years, Stinson's .250 average was near the norm.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Stinson
- What years did Bob Stinson play?
- Bob Stinson played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1980.
- Was Bob Stinson a pitcher?
- No. Bob Stinson was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bob Stinson hit?
- Bob Stinson hit 33 career home runs with 408 hits.
- What teams did Bob Stinson play for?
- Bob Stinson played for 6 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1969–1970), the St. Louis Cardinals (1971), the Houston Astros (1972), the Montreal Expos (1973–1974), the Kansas City Royals (1975–1976), and the Seattle Mariners (1977–1980).
- What were Bob Stinson's career stats?
- In 652 games, Bob Stinson had 408 hits, 33 home runs, 180 RBI, 166 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Bob Stinson play?
- Bob Stinson played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Stinson and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Stinson was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bob Stinson hit each season?
- Bob Stinson's home runs by season: 0 in 1969, 0 in 1970, 0 in 1971, 0 in 1972, 3 in 1973, 1 in 1974, 1 in 1975, 2 in 1976, 8 in 1977, 11 in 1978, 6 in 1979, and 1 in 1980. His most in one season was 11, in 1978.
- What was Bob Stinson's career batting average?
- Bob Stinson batted .250 over his career, with 408 hits in 1,634 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Stinson have?
- Bob Stinson drove in 180 runs in his career.
- Is Bob Stinson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Stinson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.