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Bob Asbjornson Notable

b. June 19, 1909 · Boston Red Sox 1928–1929, Cincinnati Reds 1931–1932

Bob Asbjornson divided five seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Boston Red Sox from 1928, then the Cincinnati Reds through 1932.

Across 97 games he batted .235, with 52 hits and 19 runs. He finished with 1 home run and 10 doubles.

He played 68 games behind the plate, with 156 putouts and 8 errors. He turned 5 double plays.

He was born in Concord, MA, USA on June 19, 1909, and died on January 21, 1970. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1928 BOS 61603 100 1110 .188
1929 BOS 172913 000 0160 .103
1931 CIN 451181336 710 227230 .305
1932 CIN 2958510 201 40150 .172
Career 972211952 1011 279450 .235

On this day & linked events

1909

Born June 19, 1909

Concord, MA, USA

1970

Died January 21, 1970