Bobby Tolan, baseball player, 1965-1979

Bobby Tolan

Born: 11/19/1945 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-03 | Final Game: 1979-09-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Robert Tolan

Biography

Bobby Tolan was a versatile position player who enjoyed a prominent career in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1979. Born in 1945, Tolan made his debut during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the emergence of speed and athleticism on the field. Over the course of 1,282 games, he compiled a respectable .265 batting average, amassing 1,121 hits and 86 home runs. Tolan's offensive contributions included 497 RBIs and an impressive 193 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact games with both his power and speed. Tolan's career was distinguished not only by his statistical accomplishments but also by his dynamic playing style. Known for his agility and quickness, he was a key asset in the outfield as well as a formidable presence on the bases. Throughout his time in the majors, he played for several teams, including the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals, and was known for his clutch performances in critical moments. Tolan's legacy endures as a testament to the exciting brand of baseball that characterized the late 1960s and 1970s, and he remains a notable figure in the history of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1282 4238 572 1121 173 34 86 497 193 258 587 0.265 0.314 0.382 0.696 957.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
27 83 14 21 3 1 2 13 7 13 0.253

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1976 NLCS PHI 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000
1972 WS CIN 7 26 2 7 1 0 0 6 1 4 0.269
1972 NLCS CIN 5 21 3 5 1 1 0 4 0 4 0.238
1970 NLCS CIN 3 12 3 5 0 0 1 2 1 1 0.417
1970 WS CIN 5 19 5 4 1 0 1 1 3 2 0.211
1968 WS SLN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1967 WS SLN 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 130 77 784 51 4 69
OF 1005 919 2131 50 54 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 130
Left Field 139
Center Field 561
Right Field 356

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1972 Most Valuable Player NL 20th 6.0 336 0
1970 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 17.0 336 0