Bobby King
Robert Eric King Jr.
Born: September 16, 1928
Fort Smith, AR US
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 2B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 150
Career: 1947-1958
Bobby King compiled a career batting average of .272 with 17 home runs and 206 RBI in his 894-game career with the Tucson Cowboys, Globe-Miami Browns, Ada Herefords, Salinas/Tijuana Colts, Boise Pilots, Boise Yankees and Boise Braves. He began playing during the 1947 season and last took the field during the 1958 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | C | AZTX | (+) Tucson Cowboys | 106 | 417 | 417 | 114 | 13 | 4 | 1 | .273 | .273 | .331 | .604 | 138 | |||||||||||
| 1947 | C | AZTX | (+) Globe-Miami Browns | 106 | 417 | 417 | 114 | 13 | 4 | 1 | .273 | .273 | .331 | .604 | 138 | |||||||||||
| 1948 | D | SOSL | Ada Herefords | 104 | 357 | 357 | 92 | 20 | 1 | 2 | .258 | .258 | .336 | .594 | 120 | |||||||||||
| 1949 | D | SOSL | Ada Herefords | 79 | 369 | 314 | 65 | 85 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 43 | 5 | 49 | 37 | .271 | .369 | .354 | .723 | 111 | 0 | 6 | ||||
| 1949 | C | SUSE | Salinas/Tijuana Colts | 48 | 231 | 180 | 45 | 47 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 8 | 47 | 25 | .261 | .414 | .350 | .764 | 63 | 0 | 4 | ||||
| 1950 | C | PION | Boise Pilots | 108 | 418 | 418 | 114 | 27 | 2 | 5 | .273 | .273 | .383 | .656 | 160 | |||||||||||
| 1951 | C | PION | Boise Pilots | 93 | 368 | 368 | 123 | 20 | 6 | 0 | .334 | .334 | .421 | .755 | 155 | |||||||||||
| 1955 | C | PION | Boise Braves | 126 | 595 | 472 | 101 | 117 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 107 | 65 | .248 | .387 | .311 | .698 | 147 | 1 | 13 | 2 | |||
| 1956 | C | PION | Boise Braves | 116 | 439 | 439 | 122 | 13 | 6 | 0 | .278 | .278 | .335 | .613 | 147 | |||||||||||
| 1957 | C | PION | Boise Braves | 107 | 508 | 438 | 84 | 109 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 7 | 58 | 52 | .249 | .338 | .320 | .658 | 140 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |||
| 1958 | C | PION | Boise Braves | 113 | 485 | 422 | 66 | 119 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 55 | 9 | 51 | 25 | .282 | .356 | .346 | .702 | 146 | 0 | 8 | 4 | |||
| Totals | 894 | 3770 | 3408 | 361 | 928 | 146 | 32 | 17 | 206 | 29 | 0 | 312 | 204 | .272 | .333 | .349 | .682 | 1189 | 0 | 3 | 39 | 8 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | D | SOSL | Ada Herefords | 2B | 78 | 216 | 194 | 14 | 46 | .967 | 5.256 |
| 1955 | C | PION | Boise Braves | SS | 126 | 225 | 372 | 26 | 95 | .958 | 4.738 |
| 1957 | C | PION | Boise Braves | SS | 107 | 179 | 313 | 14 | 61 | .972 | 4.598 |
| 1958 | C | PION | Boise Braves | SS | 113 | 201 | 332 | 20 | 69 | .964 | 4.717 |
| Totals | 424 | 821 | 1211 | 74 | 271 | .965 | 4.792 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | C | Arizona-Texas League | Tucson Cowboys | CLE | ||
| 1947 | C | Arizona-Texas League | Globe-Miami Browns | SLA | ||
| 1948 | D | Sooner State League | Ada Herefords | SLA | ||
| 1948 | C | Arizona-Texas League | Globe-Miami Browns | SLA | ||
| 1949 | C | Sunset League | Salinas/Tijuana Colts | SLA | ||
| 1949 | D | Sooner State League | Ada Herefords | SLA | ||
| 1950 | C | Pioneer League | Boise Pilots | |||
| 1951 | C | Pioneer League | Boise Pilots | |||
| 1952 | C | Pioneer League | Boise Yankees | NYA | ||
| 1955 | C | Pioneer League | Boise Braves | ML1 | ||
| 1956 | C | Pioneer League | Boise Braves | ML1 | ||
| 1957 | C | Pioneer League | Boise Braves | ML1 | ||
| 1958 | C | Pioneer League | Boise Braves | ML1 |
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