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Bob Didier Notable

b. February 16, 1949 · Atlanta Braves 1969–1972, Detroit Tigers 1973, Boston Red Sox 1974

Bob Didier played for three clubs across six seasons as a catcher, opening with the Atlanta Braves in 1969 and closing with the Boston Red Sox in 1974.

Across 247 games he batted .229, with 172 hits and 56 runs. He finished with 25 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 244 games behind the plate, with 1,276 putouts and 9 errors. He turned 12 double plays.

He was born in Hattiesburg, MS, USA on February 16, 1949. He batted both ways and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1969 ATL 1143523090 1610 3234391 .256
1970 ATL 57168925 210 712111 .149
1971 ATL 51155934 410 56170 .219
1972 ATL 1340512 210 5240 .300
1973 DET 722310 100 1300 .455
1974 BOS 51401 000 1210 .071
Career 24775156172 2540 5159722 .229

On this day & linked events

1949

Born February 16, 1949

Hattiesburg, MS, USA