Bob Carpenter, baseball player, 1940-1947

Bob Carpenter

Born: 12/12/1917 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 10/19/2005 in Evergreen Park, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-05 | Final Game: 1947-08-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Robert Louis Carpenter

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Biography

Bob Carpenter, born in 1917, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1940 to 1947. Known for his competitive spirit and reliability on the mound, Carpenter finished his career with a record of 25-20 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.6. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 134 strikeouts during his time in Major League Baseball. In addition to his strikeout prowess, he contributed to his team's success with 2 saves, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher. Carpenter played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the sport entered the more modern era characterized by increased offensive output and the integration of players from diverse backgrounds. His contributions on the mound helped to solidify his team's pitching staff during the early post-war years, making him a valued player in the league. While not often in the spotlight, Carpenter's solid performances and dedication to the game left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and on the sport as a whole.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
25 20 80 54 23 4 2 399.7 411 160 38 132 134 3.60 0

Career ERA 3.60 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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
1940 NY1 NL 2 0 5 3 2 0 0 33.0 29 10 14 25 2.73 4.21 (+35%) 552.1
1941 NY1 NL 11 6 29 19 8 1 2 131.7 138 56 42 42 3.83 3.94 (+3%) -2417.6
1942 NY1 NL 11 10 28 25 12 2 0 185.7 192 65 51 53 3.15 3.57 (+12%) -907.9
1946 NY1 NL 1 3 12 6 1 1 0 39.0 37 21 18 13 4.85 3.59 (-35%) -2012.4
1947 NY1 NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 5 4 3 0 12.00 — 0.0
1947 CHC NL 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 7.3 10 4 4 1 4.91 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
80 131 7 22 1 0 0 15 0 8 17 0.168 0.221 0.176 0.397 -427.4

Career AVG .168 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career OBP .221 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 52.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.397 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 43.3% 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
1940 NY1 NL 5 10 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1941 NY1 NL 29 45 1 7 1 0 0 8 0 4 5 0.156 — — — — 0.0
1942 NY1 NL 28 65 5 12 0 0 0 6 0 2 9 0.185 .253 (-27%) .323 (-35%) .349 (-47%) .672 (-42%) -427.4
1946 NY1 NL 12 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1947 NY1 NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1947 CHC NL 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 80 0 21 54 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 NY1 P 5 0 2 5 0 0
1941 NY1 P 29 0 3 17 2 2
1942 NY1 P 28 0 14 23 0 0
1946 NY1 P 12 0 2 6 1 0
1947 NY1 P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1947 CHN P 4 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
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