Bob Cain

Born: 10/16/1924 in Longford, KS, USA

Died: 4/8/1997 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-09-18 | Final Game: 1954-09-11

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Robert Max Cain

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Biography

Bob Cain was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1949 to 1954. Born in 1924, he made his Major League debut in the post-World War II era, a time when baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity and the integration of African American players was beginning to reshape the game. Cain played for multiple teams during his career, contributing to the sport with his pitching prowess and versatility on the mound. Throughout his career, Cain compiled a record of 37 wins and 44 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.5. He struck out a total of 249 batters and recorded 8 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Known for his competitive spirit and resilience, Cain was a key figure on the pitching staffs of his teams, helping to navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving game during the early 1950s. His contributions to baseball during this transformative period remain a notable part of the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
37	44	140	89	27	3	8	628.0	618	314	50	316	249	4.50	0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.07 across their career seasons — 10.6% 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
1949	CHW	AL	0	0	6	0	0	0	1	11.0	7	3	5	5	2.45	4.12 (+40%)	-
1950	CHW	AL	9	12	34	23	11	1	2	171.7	153	75	109	77	3.93	4.36 (+10%)	-
1951	CHW	AL	1	2	4	4	1	0	0	26.3	25	11	13	3	3.76	4.04 (+7%)	-
1951	DET	AL	11	10	35	22	6	1	2	149.3	135	78	82	58	4.70	4.04 (-16%)	-2218.3
1952	SLA	AL	12	10	29	27	8	1	2	170.0	169	78	62	70	4.13	3.70 (-12%)	-620.9
1953	SLA	AL	4	10	32	13	1	0	1	99.7	129	69	45	36	6.23	4.14 (-51%)	-406.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
150	214	28	42	8	1	0	14	0	14	45	0.196	0.246	0.243	0.489	-992.4

Career AVG .196 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.

Career OBP .246 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career SLG .243 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.489 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 32.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1949	CHW	AL	6	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	CHW	AL	35	61	7	12	2	0	2	3	15	0.197	.265 (-26%)	.346 (-32%)	.401 (-43%)	.747 (-38%)	-414.2
1951	CHW	AL	4	9	1	3	1	0	0	0	3	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	DET	AL	35	53	9	13	3	0	9	6	9	0.245	.260 (-6%)	.336 (-4%)	.385 (-22%)	.721 (-14%)	0.0
1952	SLA	AL	35	58	7	8	0	1	1	4	14	0.138	.252 (-45%)	.326 (-41%)	.369 (-53%)	.696 (-47%)	-462.3
1953	SLA	AL	34	30	3	6	2	0	2	1	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1954	CHW	AL	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0