Bob Talbot
Born: 6/6/1928 in Visalia, CA, USA
Died: 10/31/2017 in Visalia, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1953-09-16 | Final Game: 1954-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Robert Dale Talbot
Biography
Bob Talbot was a professional baseball player born in 1928, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1953 until his final game on September 26, 1954. Over the course of his brief career, Talbot appeared in 122 games, accumulating 107 hits and finishing with a batting average of .247. He demonstrated versatility and speed on the bases, recording four stolen bases, while contributing 19 RBIs and hitting one home run.
Talbot's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the rise of television and the growing popularity of the sport in American culture. Although his time in the majors was short, Talbot's contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the era. His performance, while not statistically dominant, showcased a solid all-around ability that contributed to the teams he played for during the early years of the post-war baseball boom. After his retirement from the game, Talbot's legacy as a player remained part of the rich tapestry of mid-20th century baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 433 | 50 | 107 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 4 | 16 | 29 | 0.247 | 0.278 | 0.312 | 0.590 | -1621.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | CHC | NL | 8 | 30 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | CHC | NL | 114 | 403 | 45 | 97 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 16 | 25 | 0.241 | -1621.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 118 | 94 | 265 | 13 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | CHN | OF | 7 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954 | CHN | OF | 111 | 94 | 245 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 117 |