Bob Caffrey

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameRobert Elden "Bob"•Caffrey
Used nameBob•Caffrey
Born7 January 1962 in Anaheim, California (USA)
AffiliationsCal State Fullerton Titans, Fullerton (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Bob Caffrey was a designated hitter who played with the USA at the 1984 Olympic demonstration baseball tournament. Caffrey attended Cal State Fullerton, where he led them to the 1984 NCAA title, winning the College World Series.

Caffrey was selected by the Montreal Expos in the first round (13th pick) of the 1984 Major League Baseball Draft. He played catcher and first baseman in the minors and started in 1984 with the West Palm Beach Expos of the Florida League. He played in the minors through 1988, making it to Double-A in 1988 with the Jacksonville Expos, but never made it to the bigs.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Summer Olympics Baseball (Baseball/Softball) USA Bob Caffrey
Baseball, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) United States 2