Bob Chance facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bob Chance |
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| First baseman/Right fielder | |||
| Born: September 10, 1940 Statesboro, Georgia |
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| Died: October 3, 2013 (aged 73) Charleston, West Virginia |
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| September 4, 1963, for the Cleveland Indians | |||
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| April 20, 1969, for the California Angels | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .261 | ||
| Home runs | 24 | ||
| Runs batted in | 112 | ||
| Games played | 277 | ||
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Robert Chance (born September 10, 1940 – died October 3, 2013) was a talented baseball player. He played as a first baseman and right fielder in Major League Baseball. Bob played for the Cleveland Indians, Washington Senators, and California Angels. His career in the major leagues lasted from 1963 to 1969. Bob was born in Statesboro, Georgia. He was 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighed 215 pounds. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
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Bob Chance's Baseball Career
Bob Chance had a great career in baseball. He played for several teams. He was known for his strong hitting.
Playing in Major League Baseball
Bob Chance started his Major League Baseball (MLB) journey in 1963. He played for the Cleveland Indians. His best season was in 1964. That year, he played 120 games for the Indians. He had a .279 batting average. This means he got a hit almost 28% of the times he tried. He also hit 14 home runs. He brought in 75 runs for his team.
Over his entire MLB career, Bob played in 277 games. He made 195 hits. These included 34 doubles and 24 home runs. He helped his teams score 112 runs in total.
Playing Baseball in Other Countries
Besides playing in the MLB, Bob Chance also played baseball in other countries.
Playing in Japan
He played for two seasons in Japan. He joined the Sankei/Yakult Atoms team. This was from 1969 to 1970.
Playing Winter Baseball
Bob also played winter baseball. He played for the Leones de Ponce in Puerto Rico. This was during the 1961-62 season. Later, he played for the Cardenales de Lara in Venezuela. This was in the 1968-69 season.
Later Life
Bob Chance passed away in 2013. He was 73 years old. He died in Charleston, West Virginia.
