Bob Asbjornson
| Bob Asbjornson | |
|---|---|
| File:Bob Asbjornson newspaper.jpg | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: June 19, 1909[1] Concord, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| Died: January 21, 1970 (aged 60) South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 17, 1928, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 31, 1932, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .235 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 27 |
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| Teams | |
Robert Anthony Asbjornson (June 19, 1909 – January 21, 1970) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox (1928–1929) and Cincinnati Reds (1931–1932). Asbjornson batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Concord, Massachusetts.[2][3][4]
Career
[edit | edit source]Asbjornson was 19 years old when he debuted with the Boston Red Sox in 1928,[5] being one of seven catchers used by the Red Sox in an unsuccessful attempt to replace retired Grover Hartley. His contract was purchased from the Sox by the Reading Keystones in 1930.[6][7]
Later, he saw more action with the Cincinnati Reds as a backup for Clyde Sukeforth and Ernie Lombardi in part of two seasons. His best year was 1931, when he posted career-highs in batting average (.305), runs batted in (22) and games played (45).
In a four-season career, Asbjornson was a .235 hitter with one home run and 27 RBI in 97 games.
Death
[edit | edit source]Asbjornson died in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, at the age of 60, on January 21, 1970.
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Career statistics from Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet
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