Bob Zupcic
Born: 8/18/1966 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-09-07 | Final Game: 1994-08-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Robert Zupcic
Biography
Bob Zupcic was a professional baseball player born in 1966, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1991 until 1994. He made his mark in a transitional era of baseball that witnessed the rise of power hitting and a shift in offensive strategies. Over the course of his career, Zupcic appeared in 319 games, where he recorded 199 hits, 7 home runs, and 80 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .250. His ability to contribute both at the plate and in the field helped him carve out a role during a time when many players were beginning to embrace a more power-centric approach to hitting.
Zupcic's playing style was characterized by a blend of speed and contact hitting, exemplified by his total of 7 stolen bases throughout his career. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in their contexts, offering depth and versatility. His career spanned a period of increasing offensive production in baseball, and he played alongside some of the sport's prominent figures during the early 1990s, a time marked by both the expansion of the game and the evolving dynamics of player performance.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 319 | 795 | 99 | 199 | 47 | 4 | 7 | 80 | 7 | 57 | 137 | 0.250 | 0.303 | 0.346 | 0.648 | -1332.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | BOS | AL | 18 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | BOS | AL | 124 | 392 | 46 | 108 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 43 | 2 | 25 | 60 | 0.276 | -277.1 |
| 1993 | BOS | AL | 141 | 286 | 40 | 69 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 5 | 27 | 54 | 0.241 | -578.6 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CHW | AL | 32 | 88 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0.205 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 282 | 198 | 483 | 20 | 12 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | BOS | OF | 16 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | BOS | OF | 114 | 100 | 241 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| 1993 | BOS | OF | 122 | 72 | 179 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| 1994 | BOS | OF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CHA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CHA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CHA | OF | 28 | 21 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 100 |
| Center Field | 112 |
| Right Field | 96 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | BOS | AL | $222,000 |
| 1992 | BOS | AL | $109,000 |
| 1991 | BOS | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $431,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa | OK | 1985, 1986, 1987 |