The Doubleday Baseball League is proud to announce that Bob Horner has been elected to the Hall of Fame as a member of the 1996 induction class. Horner will be enshrined as a Kansas City Royal, the franchise where he began his remarkable career and left an indelible mark on the game.
Over a 16-year DBL career, Horner suited up for four teams:
- Kansas City Royals (1978–1986)
- San Francisco Giants (1987)
- Toronto Blue Jays (1988–1992)
- Minnesota Twins (1993)
Horner’s career numbers speak to his consistent excellence at the plate:
- Games: 2,460
- At-Bats: 9,442
- Hits: 2,470
- Doubles: 266 | Triples: 19 | Home Runs: 659
- RBI: 1,820 | Runs: 1,405
- Walks: 819 | Strikeouts: 1,476
- Batting Avg: .262 | On-Base %: .321 | Slugging %: .503 | OPS: .824
- WAR: 58.7
A feared power hitter and clutch performer, Horner’s legacy includes:
- 17-time Player of the Week
- 9-time Batter of the Month
- 4-time Rookie of the Month
- 1-time Most Valuable Player
- Rookie of the Year honors
- 5-time Best Hitter at Position
- 2-time Playoff Series MVP
- 3-time DBL Champion
- 8-time All-Star selection
From his debut as a hard-hitting rookie in Kansas City to his high-caliber performances on multiple teams, Bob Horner’s career was defined by power, consistency, and an uncanny ability to deliver in the game’s biggest moments.
Congratulations to Bob Horner on an incredible career and a well-deserved place among the game’s greatest.