Bob Horner

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bob Horner
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 6, 1957(1957-08-06)
Age	67
Birthplace	Junction City
Country	United States
Birth City	Kansas
Horoscope	Leo

Bob Horner Biography

Bob Horner is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on August 6, 1957 in Junction City, Kansas, United States. In 1978, the NL Rookie of the Year Award winner hit 218 homers during his 11 seasons playing in the major leagues.

He took home his NL Rookie of the Year Award in 1978 and beat his fellow Hall of Fame shortstop He won the NL Rookie of the Year Award in 1978, beating out Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith..

Horner was born in Junction City, Kansas, but grew up in Glendale, Arizona, attending Apollo High School where he set school records. His college career at Arizona State University culminated with being named the first winner of the Golden Spikes Award. With his nine home runs in 1976 he is tied with Ike Davis (2006) for third all-time by a Sun Devil freshman, two behind Barry Bonds (in 1983).

A second baseman for TSN’s College All-America team in 1977 and 1978, Horner set a then-NCAA record of 58 career home runs for Arizona State, set a 25-homer single-season record, and was selected the MVP of 1977 College World Series.

He was the father of two sons: Tyler Trent and Tyler Trent along alongside his partner Chris.

Bob Horner Net Worth

Bob Horner is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bob Horner 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He won the very first Golden Spikes Award, the award presented to the top professional baseball player from the nation.

He played for a season with the Japanese in Japan prior to returning back to the United States to finish his baseball career.

James Robert Horner (born August 6, 1957) is an American former professional baseball player who played the majority of his Major League Baseball career with the Atlanta Braves. He played mostly as a third baseman who later transitioned into a first baseman as he was hampered by injuries for most of his playing career. Horner also played for one season in the Nippon Professional Baseball League as a member of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Bob Horner Dating?

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Horner became a free agent in 1987, after his first season of more than 500 at bats. Although Horner was still near his peak, the Major League clubs were then colluding to drive down salaries, so no offers were made to Horner, who consequently signed a one-year contract with the Yakult Swallows of the Japanese League. He hit 31 homers and had 73 RBIs for the team. He was given number 50 by the organization because that was the number of home runs they expected him to hit.

Facts & Trivia

Bob Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bob Horner celebrates birthday on August 6 of every year.

In 2004, Horner would receive more than $7 million from the successful lawsuit the players filed against the owners and their illegal collusion.

What happened Bob Horner?

Less than two months after hitting his first homer, Horner injured his left shoulder and missed five games. He hurt the shoulder again Sept. 24. Surgery was performed, a pin was put in his shoulder, and he missed the rest of the season.

What year did Bob Horner retire?

Horner signed on with the Orioles that spring, but batted just once in spring training before announcing his retirement on March 9, 1989. His MLB career was over after 10 seasons and 215 home runs.

Did Bob Horner play minor league baseball?

Horner was drafted by Atlanta with the first overall pick in the 1978 amateur draft, and he made his Major League Baseball debut the same year. He is one of only a handful of players to go directly from college to the starting lineup in the majors without spending a day in the minor leagues.

What was Bob Horner's number?

WEST PALM BEACH — Atlanta Braves third baseman Bob Horner changed his uniform number this season from 5 to 11. He wore No. 11 in high school.

What happened to Dale Murphy?

Atlanta Braves legend Dale Murphy is the new executive vice president of sports for LiveView Technologies.