Bob Hartsfield
Robert Milton Hartsfield "Poochie"
Born: December 15, 1931
Atlanta, GA US
Deceased: January 25, 1999
Roswell, GA US
Primary Position: Third base
All Position(s) Played: 2B, OF, SS
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 180
Career: 1950-1962
Bob Hartsfield compiled a career batting average of .275 with 29 home runs and 193 RBI in his 985-game career with the Statesville Owls, Landis Spinners, Thibodaux Giants, Greenville Spinners, Atlanta Crackers, Jacksonville Braves, Austin Senators, Wichita Braves, Houston Buffs and Charlotte Hornets. He began playing during the 1950 season and last took the field during the 1962 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | D | NCSL2 | (+) Statesville Owls | 101 | 371 | 371 | 93 | 19 | 10 | 3 | .251 | .251 | .380 | .631 | 141 | |||||||||||
| 1950 | D | NCSL2 | (+) Landis Spinners | 101 | 371 | 371 | 93 | 19 | 10 | 3 | .251 | .251 | .380 | .631 | 141 | |||||||||||
| 1951 | C | EVAN | Thibodaux Giants | 30 | 117 | 117 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 0 | .282 | .282 | .359 | .641 | 42 | |||||||||||
| 1951 | D | NCSL2 | Statesville Owls | 55 | 190 | 190 | 43 | 9 | 4 | 0 | .226 | .226 | .316 | .542 | 60 | |||||||||||
| 1952 | C | EVAN | Thibodaux Giants | 139 | 518 | 518 | 153 | 34 | 5 | 1 | .295 | .295 | .386 | .681 | 200 | |||||||||||
| 1955 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 1955 | B | TRIS5 | Greenville Spinners | 111 | 386 | 386 | 119 | 15 | 8 | 0 | .308 | .308 | .389 | .697 | 150 | |||||||||||
| 1956 | A | SALL2 | Jacksonville Braves | 83 | 233 | 233 | 60 | 7 | 2 | 2 | .258 | .258 | .330 | .588 | 77 | |||||||||||
| 1957 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 37 | 124 | 114 | 12 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 12 | .307 | .363 | .395 | .758 | 45 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1957 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Braves | 78 | 288 | 256 | 42 | 77 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 32 | 1 | 22 | 24 | .301 | .359 | .410 | .769 | 105 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | ||
| 1957 | AA | TL | Austin Senators | 9 | 33 | 33 | 6 | .182 | .182 | .182 | .364 | 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 1958 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Braves | 15 | 33 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | .138 | .242 | .207 | .449 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1958 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 109 | 437 | 381 | 53 | 107 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 44 | 1 | 42 | 47 | .281 | .357 | .402 | .758 | 153 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 5 | ||
| 1959 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 131 | 504 | 441 | 62 | 114 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 51 | 8 | 58 | 58 | .259 | .345 | .358 | .703 | 158 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||
| 1960 | AAA | AA2 | Houston Buffs | 16 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .077 | .200 | .077 | .277 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1960 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 39 | 99 | 88 | 11 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 11 | .261 | .327 | .364 | .690 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1961 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 67 | 145 | 129 | 16 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 19 | .264 | .317 | .357 | .674 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | ||
| 1962 | AAA | IL | Atlanta Crackers | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1962 | A | SALL2 | Charlotte Hornets | 60 | 235 | 204 | 32 | 54 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 27 | 1 | 28 | 28 | .265 | .352 | .412 | .764 | 84 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Totals | 985 | 3363 | 3138 | 230 | 864 | 145 | 35 | 29 | 193 | 13 | 0 | 186 | 207 | .275 | .316 | .372 | .688 | 1166 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 21 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Braves | OF | 52 | 73 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .987 | 1.442 |
| 1957 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 3B | 21 | 22 | 36 | 5 | 5 | .921 | 2.762 |
| 1958 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 3B | 65 | 57 | 106 | 9 | 12 | .948 | 2.508 |
| 1958 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | OF | 37 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .978 | 1.189 |
| 1959 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 3B | 49 | 46 | 68 | 10 | 9 | .919 | 2.327 |
| 1959 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 2B | 31 | 62 | 87 | 8 | 21 | .949 | 4.806 |
| 1959 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | SS | 17 | 31 | 37 | 8 | 9 | .895 | 4.000 |
| 1959 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | OF | 15 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .955 | 1.400 |
| 1960 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 2B | 17 | 21 | 35 | 6 | 6 | .903 | 3.294 |
| 1961 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 2B | 18 | 44 | 44 | 2 | 15 | .978 | 4.889 |
| 1962 | A | SALL2 | Charlotte Hornets | 2B | 29 | 76 | 72 | 10 | 15 | .937 | 5.103 |
| 1962 | A | SALL2 | Charlotte Hornets | 3B | 26 | 21 | 36 | 4 | 1 | .934 | 2.192 |
| Totals | 377 | 514 | 527 | 65 | 94 | .941 | 2.761 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | D | North Carolina State League | Statesville Owls | |||
| 1950 | D | North Carolina State League | Landis Spinners | |||
| 1951 | D | North Carolina State League | Statesville Owls | |||
| 1951 | C | Evangeline League | Thibodaux Giants | |||
| 1952 | C | Evangeline League | Thibodaux Giants | |||
| 1955 | B | Tri-State League | Greenville Spinners | ML1 | ||
| 1955 | AA | Southern Association | Atlanta Crackers | ML1 | ||
| 1956 | A | South Atlantic League | Jacksonville Braves | ML1 | ||
| 1957 | AA | Southern Association | Atlanta Crackers | ML1 | ||
| 1957 | AA | Texas League | Austin Senators | ML1 | ||
| 1957 | AAA | American Association 2 | Wichita Braves | ML1 | ||
| 1958 | AA | Southern Association | Atlanta Crackers | ML1 | ||
| 1958 | AAA | American Association 2 | Wichita Braves | ML1 | ||
| 1959 | AA | Southern Association | Atlanta Crackers | ML1 | ||
| 1960 | AA | Southern Association | Atlanta Crackers | LAN | ||
| 1960 | AAA | American Association 2 | Houston Buffs | CHN | ||
| 1961 | AA | Southern Association | Atlanta Crackers | LAN | ||
| 1962 | A | South Atlantic League | Charlotte Hornets | MIN | ||
| 1962 | AAA | International League | Atlanta Crackers | SLN |
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