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34. Bob Boone

34. Bob Boone
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: November 19, 1947 in San Diego, CA USA
  • Weight: 195 lbs.
  • Height: 6'2"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: September 10, 1972
  • Final Game: September 27, 1990
  • TSN All-Star - 1976
  • Gold Glove - 1978
  • Gold Glove - 1979
  • Gold Glove - 1982
  • Gold Glove - 1986
  • Gold Glove - 1987
  • Gold Glove - 1988
  • Gold Glove - 1989
  • MVP - 1978
  • MVP - 1982
  • Rookie of the Year - 1973
 
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Bob Boone is far greater known for his time in Philadelphia, where he helped them win the 1980 World Series, though don't sleep on what he did with the Angels.

Boone was with California for seven seasons and only had 742 Hits with an OPS of .620.  That is poor offense, but the Angels did not acquire him for his bat.  At present, Boone’s Angels Defensive bWAR of 14.7 is the highest in franchise history and is higher than what he did in Philadelphia.  An All-Star in 1983, Boone led all American League Catchers in Total Zone Runs five times, Putouts five times, and Caught Stealing Percentage twice.  He never finished less than fifth in Caught Stealing Percentage with California, and he added four Gold Gloves in his trophy case.

Playing with the Angels until he was 40, he left for Kansas City as a Free Agent, playing two more years before retiring.  

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Catcher
  • Acquired: Sold from the Philadelphia Phillies 12/6/81.
  • Departed: Signed as a Free Agent with the Kansas City Royals 11/30/88.
  • Games Played: 968
  • Notable Statistics:

    286 Runs Scored
    742 Hits
    115 Doubles
    3 Triples                         
    39 Home Runs
    318 Runs Batted In
    11 Stolen Bases
    .245/.297/.323 Slash Line
    12.1 bWAR

    12 Playoff Games
    7 Runs Scored
    14 Hits
    0 Doubles
    0 Triples                         
    2 Home Runs
    6 Runs Batted In
    0 Stolen Bases
    .368/.390/.326 Slash Line

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    All-Star (1983)
    Gold Glove (1982, 1986, 1987 & 1988)
    Highest Defensive bWAR (1982 & 1985)
    Most Putouts by a Catcher (1982)
    Most Assists by a Catcher (1982, 1983, 1984, 1986 & 1988)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a Catcher (1983, 1985 & 1986)
    Most Runners Caught Stealing (1983)
    Highest Caught Stealing Percentage (1982, 1985 & 1987)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a Catcher (1982, 1987, 1986, 1987 & 1988)

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