Bobby Wilkins
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1944-1945)
Bobby Wilkins was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1945 for the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. In 86 career games, he hit .257 with 46 hits and 7 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- Died
- 1/3/2010 in Shreveport, LA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1944-04-18
- Last Game
- 1945-09-06
Full name: Robert Linwood Wilkins
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 179 | 29 | 46 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 21 | .257 | .304 | .291 | .594 | -276 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .304 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Career SLG .291 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.
Career OPS .594 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | PHA | AL | 24 | 25 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .240 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1945 | PHA | AL | 62 | 154 | 22 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 17 | .260 | .260 (avg) | .328 (-7%) | .354 (-16%) | .683 (-12%) | -276.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 86 | 179 | 29 | 46 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 21 | .257 | — | — | — | — | -276 | ||
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 (86 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 46 | 92 | 15 | 23 | 0 | 3 | .250 |
| Away | 40 | 87 | 14 | 23 | 0 | 4 | .264 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-09-06 | PHA | CHW | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-05 | PHA | CHW | L | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1945-09-03 | PHA | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-03 | PHA | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-02 | PHA | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-31 | PHA | BOS | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-28 | PHA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-26 | PHA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-21 | PHA | DET | L | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-21 | PHA | DET | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 49 |
| Left Field | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba College | Salisbury | NC | 1941, 1942, 1943 |
Bobby Wilkins: the record in brief
Bobby Wilkins played a first major league game on April 18, 1944 and a last one on September 6, 1945. All of the seasons listed were played for the Philadelphia Athletics. Wilkins is listed as a shortstop at 165 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. The bio says Wilkins both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is August 11, 1922, in Denton, NC, USA. Wilkins died on January 3, 2010, in Shreveport, LA, USA. Bobby Wilkins was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Linwood.
Wilkins's career batting table shows 86 games, 179 at bats and 46 hits, a .257 average, adding 7 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .304 clip and slugging .291, Wilkins finished with a .594 OPS. The .257 career average is close to the .261 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Wilkins's .594 stands 13.1% below the league's .684. The highest hit total in a season was 40, in 1945. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .260 in 1945, did not top the league's .260.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bobby Wilkins
- What years did Bobby Wilkins play?
- Bobby Wilkins played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1945.
- Was Bobby Wilkins a pitcher?
- No. Bobby Wilkins was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Bobby Wilkins hit?
- Bobby Wilkins hit 0 career home runs with 46 hits.
- What teams did Bobby Wilkins play for?
- Bobby Wilkins played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1944–1945).
- What were Bobby Wilkins's career stats?
- In 86 games, Bobby Wilkins had 46 hits, 7 RBI, 29 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .257 batting average.
- What position did Bobby Wilkins play?
- Bobby Wilkins played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bobby Wilkins and how much did he weigh?
- Bobby Wilkins was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Bobby Wilkins's career batting average?
- Bobby Wilkins batted .257 over his career, with 46 hits in 179 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bobby Wilkins have?
- Bobby Wilkins drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Bobby Wilkins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bobby Wilkins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.