Bobby Coombs

Born: 2/2/1908 in Goodwins Mills, ME, USA

Died: 10/21/1991 in Ogunquit, ME, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-06-08 | Final Game: 1943-06-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Raymond Franklin Coombs

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Biography

Bobby Coombs was a professional baseball player born in 1908, who enjoyed a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1933 until 1943. Primarily a position player, Coombs participated in 30 games during his time in the league. He finished his career with a batting average of .286, recording 2 hits and driving in 2 runs. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his performance in the limited opportunities he had showcased his potential as a solid contributor. Coombs played during an era that was marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, yet he remained a lesser-known figure in the annals of baseball history. His brief career reflects the challenges faced by many players of his time, who often had to compete for recognition in a sport that was evolving rapidly. Despite the limited statistical output, Coombs' legacy lies in his participation in the rich tapestry of baseball's past.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	30	0	0	0	2	47.3	80	49	5	28	13	9.32	0

Career ERA 9.32 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 153.8% 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
1933	PHA	AL	0	1	21	0	0	0	2	31.3	47	26	20	8	7.47	3.86 (-94%)	-1671.0
1943	NY1	NL	0	1	9	0	0	0	0	16.0	33	23	8	5	12.94	3.50 (-270%)	-335.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
30	7	1	2	0	0	0	2	0	3	0	0.286	0.500	0.286	0.786	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +52.8% above league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.786 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — +14.1% above 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
1933	PHA	AL	21	5	1	2	0	0	0	2	0	2	0	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	NY1	NL	9	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	30	0	2	10	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1933	PHA	P	21	0	2	5	0	0
1943	NY1	P	9	0	0	5	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	30

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Duke University	Durham	NC	1931, 1932, 1933