Bob Apodaca, baseball player, 1973-1977

Bob Apodaca

Born: 1/31/1950 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-09-18 | Final Game: 1977-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Robert John Apodaca

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Biography

Bob Apodaca was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1950, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1973 until his retirement on September 18, 1977. Over the course of his career, Apodaca played a crucial role as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a win-loss record of 16-25 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.86. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 197 strikeouts, complemented by 26 saves, showcasing his versatility in both starting and relieving roles. Apodaca's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball characterized by a shift towards more specialized pitching roles. He was known for his adeptness at controlling the game, utilizing a sharp repertoire that kept hitters off balance. Although he may not have achieved superstardom, his contributions were significant to the teams he played for, earning him respect among teammates and opponents alike. His legacy remains a testament to the importance of solid pitching in the fabric of the game, particularly during a time when the sport was evolving in both strategy and player specialization.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 25 184 11 1 0 26 361.3 312 115 22 131 197 2.86 0

Career ERA 2.86 vs. league average 3.72 across their career seasons — 23.1% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1973 NYN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 1 2 0 0.00 — 0.0
1974 NYN NL 6 6 35 8 1 0 3 103.0 92 40 42 54 3.50 3.63 (+4%) -177.2
1975 NYN NL 3 4 46 0 0 0 13 84.7 66 14 28 45 1.49 3.71 (+60%) 1249.7
1976 NYN NL 3 7 43 3 0 0 5 89.7 71 28 29 45 2.81 3.51 (+20%) 535.9
1977 NYN NL 4 8 59 0 0 0 5 84.0 83 32 30 53 3.43 4.00 (+14%) 709.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
184 58 4 10 3 0 0 3 0 5 17 0.172 0.234 0.224 0.459 0.0

Career AVG .172 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 33.3% below league average.

Career OBP .234 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career SLG .224 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.459 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1973 NYN NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 NYN NL 35 25 2 3 2 0 0 2 0 3 6 0.120 — — — — 0.0
1975 NYN NL 46 11 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.364 — — — — 0.0
1976 NYN NL 43 16 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1977 NYN NL 59 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 184 11 28 69 4 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 NYN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1974 NYN P 35 8 7 13 2 2
1975 NYN P 46 0 8 22 1 1
1976 NYN P 43 3 8 17 0 1
1977 NYN P 59 0 5 17 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 184

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Cerritos College Norwalk CA 1968, 1969
California State University Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1970, 1971