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My Take
Bob Horner is one of those players who felt almost too good to be true — an Arizona kid who skipped the minors entirely, went straight from Arizona State to the Atlanta Braves, and won NL Rookie of the Year in 1978 like it was nothing. Third baseman with genuine power, the kind of guy who could carry a lineup on a hot summer night. What really gets me is the Japan chapter: he spent 1987 with the Yakult Swallows, and the Japanese fans absolutely loved him — this big American slugger embracing a completely different baseball culture. That crossover story alone makes him more interesting than half the Hall of Fame candidates who never left the States. His career was shorter than it should have been, injuries being the cruel tax on big bodies, but when Bob Horner connected, you remembered it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bob Horner
- Name (Japanese)
- ボブ・ホーナー
- Reading
- ぼぶ・ほーなー
- Born
- August 6, 1957 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- High school
- Apollo High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bob Horner born?
Born August 6, 1957 (age 68).
Where is Bob Horner from?
Bob Horner is from Maricopa County, Arizona, United States.
What does Bob Horner do?
Bob Horner works as baseball player.
How tall is Bob Horner?
Bob Horner is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.