About Bob Porter
Born 1959. Bob Porter is an American baseball player.
Robert Lee Porter (born July 22, 1959) is an American former professional baseball player, an outfielder who appeared in 41 Major League games played for the Atlanta Braves during parts of the and seasons. He threw and batted left-handed, stood tall and weighed during his active career.
Porter was chosen by the Braves in the third round of the 1977 Major League Baseball draft after his graduation from Napa High School. He was in his fifth professional season when he made his debut with the Braves on May 13, 1981. Pinch hitting for pitcher Preston Hanna, Porter singled off Jim Bibby of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It would be one of Porter's seven big-league hits during his brief career with the Braves. He collected one extra base hit, a double, and scored three runs.
Porter's pro career ended after his seventh minor league season in 1983.
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Who is Bob Porter?
American baseball player
When was Bob Porter born?
Bob Porter was born on 22 July 1959 in Yuma.
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Bob Porter is a baseball player.
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Bob Porter is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Porter (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Porter. https://biography.guide/bob-porter/
MLA: "Bob Porter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-porter/.
Chicago: "Bob Porter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-porter/.
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