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Athletics Franchise · 1957–1960

Bob Cerv

Outfield4 seasons1957–1960

Biography

Bob Cerv was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born May 5, 1926 in Weston, NE. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 0" and 202 pounds, Bob Cerv debuted on August 1, 1951 and last played on July 29, 1962.

Over 829 major-league games, Bob Cerv batted .276 with 624 hits, 105 home runs, and 374 RBI in 2261 at-bats.

Every one of Bob's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

May 5, 1926

Birthplace

Weston, NE

Position

Outfielder

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 0", 202 lb

MLB Debut

August 1, 1951

Final Game

July 29, 1962

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 829 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
829	2261	320	624	96	26	105	374	212	392	.276	.340	.481	.821

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1951	New York Yankees	12	28	6	0	2	.214
1952	New York Yankees	36	87	21	1	8	.241
1953	New York Yankees	8	6	0	0	0	.000
1954	New York Yankees	56	100	26	5	13	.260
1955	New York Yankees	55	85	29	3	22	.341
1956	New York Yankees	54	115	35	3	25	.304
1957	Kansas City Athletics	124	345	94	11	44	.272
1958	Kansas City Athletics	141	515	157	38	104	.305
1959	Kansas City Athletics	125	463	132	20	87	.285
1960	Kansas City Athletics	23	78	20	6	12	.256
1960	New York Yankees	87	216	54	8	28	.250
1960	?	110	294	74	14	40	.252
1961	Los Angeles Angels	18	57	9	2	6	.158
1961	New York Yankees	57	118	32	6	20	.271
1961	?	75	175	41	8	26	.234
1962	New York Yankees	14	17	2	0	0	.118
1962	Houston Colt 45's	19	31	7	2	3	.226
1962	?	33	48	9	2	3	.188

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Bob Cerv appears across the 1957-1960 seasons (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Bob Cerv played 413 games with 403 hits and 247 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Bob Cerv.

Ned Garver Joe Demaestri Harry Simpson Hector Lopez Ray Herbert Tom Gorman Bill Tuttle Bud Daley

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Bob Cerv play?

Bob Cerv was an outfielder who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Bob Cerv play for the Athletics?

Bob Cerv appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1957-1960.

Where was Bob Cerv born?

Bob Cerv was born on May 5, 1926 in Weston, NE.

What were Bob Cerv's MLB career stats?

Over 829 MLB games, Bob Cerv hit .276 with 624 hits, 105 home runs, and 374 RBI.

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