Bob Chesnes

Born: 5/6/1921 in Oakland, CA, USA

Died: 5/23/1979 in Everett, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-05-06 | Final Game: 1950-09-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Vincent Chesnes

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Biography

Bob Chesnes was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1950. Born in 1921, Chesnes made his debut during a transitional period in baseball history, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the constraints of World War II and the deadball era. His career spanned a time when the game was evolving, with a greater emphasis on offense and the emergence of power hitters. Throughout his career, Chesnes compiled a win-loss record of 24-22, showcasing his competitive nature on the mound. He posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.66, indicating that while he faced challenges, he also had the capability to keep games competitive. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 130 strikeouts and achieved one save, illustrating his role as a reliable option in the bullpen and as a starter. Chesnes's contributions to the game reflect the grit and determination of pitchers during his era, and he remains a notable figure from a time of significant change in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
24	22	61	55	25	1	1	378.7	377	196	35	189	130	4.66	0

Career ERA 4.66 vs. league average 4.19 across their career seasons — 11.2% 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
1948	PIT	NL	14	6	25	23	15	0	0	194.3	180	77	90	69	3.57	4.10 (+13%)	-1422.3
1949	PIT	NL	7	13	27	25	8	1	1	145.3	153	95	82	49	5.88	4.12 (-43%)	-3209.5
1950	PIT	NL	3	3	9	7	2	0	0	39.0	44	24	17	12	5.54	4.36 (-27%)	-1456.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
90	172	28	44	6	3	2	15	0	13	18	0.256	0.308	0.360	0.669	-156.2

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career SLG .360 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1948	PIT	NL	39	91	15	25	1	1	1	8	7	11	0.275	.263 (+4%)	.340 (-4%)	.379 (-10%)	.719 (-7%)	-114.9
1949	PIT	NL	42	68	11	17	5	2	1	5	5	6	0.250	.262 (-5%)	.343 (-12%)	.384 (+11%)	.727 (avg)	-41.3
1950	PIT	NL	9	13	2	2	0	0	0	2	1	1	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0