Bob Baird

Born: 1/16/1940 in Knoxville, TN, USA

Died: 4/11/1974 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-03 | Final Game: 1963-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Robert Allen Baird

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Biography

Bob Baird was a professional baseball player born in 1940, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. His career spanned from September 3, 1962, to September 27, 1963, a brief period in which he appeared in a total of 8 games. Baird's time in the majors was marked by his determination to contribute to his team, albeit with limited statistical success. He recorded 1 hit in 6 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .167. Throughout his career, he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and he did not record any stolen bases. Playing during an era that was transitional in the sport, Baird's playing days coincided with the tail end of the post-war boom in baseball, a time when the game began to see changes in player dynamics and strategy. Despite the brief nature of his career, Baird's journey through Major League Baseball reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. While he may not have achieved substantial personal statistics, his presence in the league during a pivotal time in baseball history contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's past.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	4	8	6	0	0	0	22.3	25	18	1	15	10	7.25	0

Career ERA 7.25 vs. league average 3.71 across their career seasons — 95.7% worse 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
1962	WS2	AL	0	1	3	3	0	0	0	10.7	13	8	8	3	6.75	3.96 (-71%)	-93.4
1963	WS2	AL	0	3	5	3	0	0	0	11.7	12	10	7	7	7.71	3.46 (-123%)	-289.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 56.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 52.4% 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
1962	WS2	AL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	WS2	AL	5	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	6	0	3	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	WS2	P	3	3	0	2	0	0
1963	WS2	P	5	3	0	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Carson-Newman College	Jefferson City	TN	1959, 1960, 1961, 1962