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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1945)}}
{{Infobox MLB player
{{Infobox baseball biography
|name=Bob Stinson
|name=Bob Stinson
|image=Bob Stinson 1978.jpg
|caption=Stinson in 1978
|position=[[Catcher]]
|position=[[Catcher]]
|birthdate={{Birth date and age|1945|10|11}}
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1945|10|11}}
|birthplace={{city-state|Elkin|North Carolina}}
|birth_place=[[Elkin, North Carolina]], U.S.
|bats=Switch
|bats=Switch
|throws=Right
|throws=Right
|debutleague = MLB
|debutdate=September 23
|debutdate=September 23
|debutyear={{By|1969}}
|debutyear=1969
|debutteam=[[Los Angeles Dodgers]]
|debutteam=Los Angeles Dodgers
|finalleague = MLB
|finaldate=August 1
|finaldate=August 1
|finalyear={{By|1980}}
|finalyear=1980
|finalteam=[[Seattle Mariners]]
|finalteam=Seattle Mariners
|statleague = MLB
|stat1label=[[Batting average]]
|stat1label=[[Batting average (baseball)|Batting average]]
|stat1value=.250
|stat1value=.250
|stat2label=[[Home run]]s
|stat2label=[[Home run]]s
|stat2value=33
|stat2value=33
|stat3label=[[Run (baseball)|Runs]]
|stat3label=[[Runs batted in]]
|stat3value=166
|stat3value=180
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*[[Los Angeles Dodgers]] ({{By|1969}}-{{By|1970}})
* [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] ({{mlby|1969}}–{{mlby|1970}})
*[[St. Louis Cardinals]] ({{By|1971}})
* [[St. Louis Cardinals]] ({{mlby|1971}})
*[[Houston Astros]] ({{By|1972}})
* [[Houston Astros]] ({{mlby|1972}})
*[[Montreal Expos]] ({{By|1973}}-{{By|1974}})
* [[Montreal Expos]] ({{mlby|1973}}–{{mlby|1974}})
*[[Kansas City Royals]] ({{By|1975}}-{{By|1976}})
* [[Kansas City Royals]] ({{mlby|1975}}–{{mlby|1976}})
*[[Seattle Mariners]] ({{By|1977}}-{{By|1980}})
* [[Seattle Mariners]] ({{mlby|1977}}–{{mlby|1980}})
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'''Gorrell Robert Stinson III''' (born October 11, 1945 in [[Elkin, North Carolina]]) is a former switch-hitting [[catcher]] in [[Major League Baseball]] from {{mlby|1969}}-{{mlby|1980}}. Stinson played for six major league franchises, most notably the [[Seattle Mariners]].
'''Gorrell Robert Stinson III''' (born October 11, 1945) is a former switch-hitting [[catcher]] in [[Major League Baseball]] from {{mlby|1969}}-{{mlby|1980}}. Stinson played for six major league franchises, most notably the [[Seattle Mariners]].


==Career==
Stinson was selected in the [[Major League Baseball Draft]] by both the [[Kansas City Athletics]] and [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Washington Senators]] but did not sign with either club. He was then taken by the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] on June 7, 1966, as the 15th overall selection in the secondary phase of the draft.
Stinson was selected in the [[Major League Baseball Draft]] by both the [[Kansas City Athletics]] and [[Washington Senators (1961–71)|Washington Senators]] while at [[Miami High School]] but did not sign with either club. He was then taken by the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] on June 7, 1966, as the 15th overall selection in the secondary phase of the draft while attending [[Miami-Dade Community College]].


Stinson broke into the Majors on September 23, 1969 with the Dodgers, at the age of 23. In {{By|1969}} and {{By|1970}}, he appeared in a total of eight games for the Dodgers. Then on October 5, 1970, Stinson was traded along with [[Ted Sizemore]] to the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] for [[Dick Allen]]. He appeared in 17 games in 1971 for the Cardinals.
Stinson broke into the Majors on September 23, 1969, with the Dodgers at the age of 23. In {{mlby|1969}} and {{mlby|1970}}, he appeared in a total of eight games for the Dodgers. Then, on October 5, 1970, Stinson was traded along with [[Ted Sizemore]] to the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] for [[Dick Allen]]. He appeared in 17 games in 1971 for the Cardinals.


A journeyman, Stinson moved on to the [[Houston Astros]], spending the {{By|1972}} season in that organization. He then played two seasons each with the [[Montreal Expos]] and [[Kansas City Royals]].
Finding a role as a journeyman, Stinson moved on to the [[1972 Houston Astros season|Houston Astros]], spending the {{mlby|1972}} season in that organization. The Astros sold his contract to the [[1973 Montreal Expos season|Montreal Expos]] on March 28, 1973.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/1973/03/29/archives/baseball-transactions-national-league-american-league.html "Baseball Transactions," ''The New York Times'', Thursday, March 29, 1973.] Retrieved October 19, 2023.</ref> He played two seasons each with the Expos and [[Kansas City Royals]].


A new opportunity presented itself when the expansion Seattle club, one of two new [[American League]] teams (along with the [[Toronto Blue Jays]]) that played their inaugural seasons in {{By|1977}}, selected Stinson from the Royals on November 5, 1976 as the 25th overall pick in the expansion draft. Stinson had been a backup for his Major League career prior to joining the Mariners. With the young Mariners club, Stinson saw regular action for the first time, being designated the primary catcher in 1977 and {{By|1978}}.
A new opportunity presented itself when the expansion Seattle club, one of two new [[American League]] teams (along with the [[Toronto Blue Jays]]) that played their inaugural seasons in {{mlby|1977}} selected Stinson from the Royals on November 5, 1976, as the 25th overall pick in the expansion draft. Stinson had been a backup for his Major League career before joining the Mariners. Stinson saw regular action with the young Mariners club for the first time, being designated the primary catcher in 1977 and {{mlby|1978}}.


Stinson logged his best overall season in 1978, establishing career highs in games played, at-bats, hits, doubles, home runs, and [[runs batted in|RBI]]. In 124 games for Seattle that season, he batted .258 with 11 homers and drove in 55 runs. He also had a .346 on-base percentage and a slugging average of .404.
Stinson logged his best overall season in 1978, establishing career highs in games played, at-bats, hits, doubles, home runs, and [[runs batted in|RBI]]. In 124 games for Seattle that season, he batted .258 with 11 homers and drove in 55 runs. He also had a .346 on-base percentage and a .404 slugging average.


Yet with the March {{By|1979}} acquisition of [[Larry Cox]] from the [[Chicago Cubs]], Stinson's playing time slowly began to dwindle. That season, Stinson caught in 91 games to Cox's 99. By {{By|1980}}, Cox was the Mariners' regular catcher, with Stinson the backup before eventually losing the backup job to 24-year-old [[Jerry Narron]], future Major League manager and coach. Stinson's final game in a big league uniform was August 1, 1980, after over three and a half seasons with the Mariners. He was released by Seattle seven days later.
Yet with the March {{mlby|1979}} acquisition of [[Larry Cox (baseball catcher)|Larry Cox]] from the [[Chicago Cubs]], Stinson's playing time slowly began to dwindle. That season, Stinson caught in 91 games to Cox's 99. By {{mlby|1980}}, Cox was the Mariners' regular catcher, with Stinson the backup before eventually losing the backup job to 24-year-old [[Jerry Narron]], future Major League manager and coach. Stinson's final game in a big league uniform was August 1, 1980, after over three and a half seasons with the Mariners. He was released by Seattle seven days later.


Stinson tasted his only postseason action with Kansas City in {{By|1976}}, appearing in two games of the [[American League Championship Series]] against the [[New York Yankees]].
Stinson tasted his only postseason action with Kansas City in {{mlby|1976}}, appearing in two games of the [[American League Championship Series]] against the [[New York Yankees]].


In 652 major league games, Stinson had 408 hits in 1634 at-bats for a .250 batting average, with 33 home runs and 180 RBI.
In 652 major league games, Stinson had 408 hits in 1634 at-bats, a .250 batting average, 33 home runs, and 180 RBI.

==Personal life==
Stinson lives in [[The Villages, Florida]] with his wife of over 56 years, Gayle. They have two children, Kevin and Kim, and seven grandchildren.<ref>{{cite news |last=Winters |first=Jill |url=https://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/magazine/ |title=Bob Scrap Iron Stinson |work=The Villages Magazine |date=2024-05-01 |accessdate=2024-05-08 }}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://seamheads.com/baseballgauge/player.php?ID=122804 Baseball Gauge]
{{1977 Seattle Mariners}}
* [https://www.pelotabinaria.com.ve/beisbol/mostrar.php?ID=stinbob001 Venezuelan Professional Baseball League]

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Latest revision as of 13:10, 8 May 2024

Bob Stinson
Stinson in 1978
Catcher
Born: (1945-10-11) October 11, 1945 (age 78)
Elkin, North Carolina, U.S.
Batted: Switch
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 23, 1969, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
August 1, 1980, for the Seattle Mariners
MLB statistics
Batting average.250
Home runs33
Runs batted in180
Teams

Gorrell Robert Stinson III (born October 11, 1945) is a former switch-hitting catcher in Major League Baseball from 1969-1980. Stinson played for six major league franchises, most notably the Seattle Mariners.

Career[edit]

Stinson was selected in the Major League Baseball Draft by both the Kansas City Athletics and Washington Senators while at Miami High School but did not sign with either club. He was then taken by the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 7, 1966, as the 15th overall selection in the secondary phase of the draft while attending Miami-Dade Community College.

Stinson broke into the Majors on September 23, 1969, with the Dodgers at the age of 23. In 1969 and 1970, he appeared in a total of eight games for the Dodgers. Then, on October 5, 1970, Stinson was traded along with Ted Sizemore to the St. Louis Cardinals for Dick Allen. He appeared in 17 games in 1971 for the Cardinals.

Finding a role as a journeyman, Stinson moved on to the Houston Astros, spending the 1972 season in that organization. The Astros sold his contract to the Montreal Expos on March 28, 1973.[1] He played two seasons each with the Expos and Kansas City Royals.

A new opportunity presented itself when the expansion Seattle club, one of two new American League teams (along with the Toronto Blue Jays) that played their inaugural seasons in 1977 selected Stinson from the Royals on November 5, 1976, as the 25th overall pick in the expansion draft. Stinson had been a backup for his Major League career before joining the Mariners. Stinson saw regular action with the young Mariners club for the first time, being designated the primary catcher in 1977 and 1978.

Stinson logged his best overall season in 1978, establishing career highs in games played, at-bats, hits, doubles, home runs, and RBI. In 124 games for Seattle that season, he batted .258 with 11 homers and drove in 55 runs. He also had a .346 on-base percentage and a .404 slugging average.

Yet with the March 1979 acquisition of Larry Cox from the Chicago Cubs, Stinson's playing time slowly began to dwindle. That season, Stinson caught in 91 games to Cox's 99. By 1980, Cox was the Mariners' regular catcher, with Stinson the backup before eventually losing the backup job to 24-year-old Jerry Narron, future Major League manager and coach. Stinson's final game in a big league uniform was August 1, 1980, after over three and a half seasons with the Mariners. He was released by Seattle seven days later.

Stinson tasted his only postseason action with Kansas City in 1976, appearing in two games of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees.

In 652 major league games, Stinson had 408 hits in 1634 at-bats, a .250 batting average, 33 home runs, and 180 RBI.

Personal life[edit]

Stinson lives in The Villages, Florida with his wife of over 56 years, Gayle. They have two children, Kevin and Kim, and seven grandchildren.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Baseball Transactions," The New York Times, Thursday, March 29, 1973. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  2. ^ Winters, Jill (2024-05-01). "Bob Scrap Iron Stinson". The Villages Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-08.

External links[edit]

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bob_Stinson_(baseball)&diff=1222873227&oldid=334371679

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