Bob Cooney

Born: 7/12/1907 in Glens Falls, NY, USA

Died: 5/4/1976 in Glens Falls, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-09-06 | Final Game: 1932-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Robert Daniel Cooney

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Biography

Bob Cooney, born in 1907, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned the early 1930s, specifically from September 6, 1931, to September 23, 1932. Although he played for a brief period, Cooney left his mark in the game with a competitive spirit and a dedication to his craft. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 1-5, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.95, showcasing the challenges he faced on the mound during an era that was transitioning away from the deadball style of play. Cooney's pitching style was characterized by determination, as evidenced by his total of 36 strikeouts over his career, along with a single save to his credit. While his statistics may not reflect dominant performances, his contributions to the teams he played for during this period were notable for their resilience. The early 1930s were marked by both the Great Depression and shifting strategies in baseball, and Cooney's experience as a pitcher during this time adds a layer of historical significance to his career. His journey through the complexities of professional baseball remains a testament to the dedication of athletes in that era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	5	28	7	2	0	1	110.3	140	73	9	56	36	5.95	0

Career ERA 5.95 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 44.7% 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
1931	SLA	AL	0	3	5	4	1	0	0	39.3	46	18	20	13	4.12	4.10 (avg)	-307.8
1932	SLA	AL	1	2	23	3	1	0	1	71.0	94	55	36	23	6.97	4.13 (-69%)	-2564.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
29	35	3	5	0	0	0	3	0	3	6	0.143	0.211	0.143	0.353	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 48.2% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 63.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.353 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 51.4% 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
1931	SLA	AL	5	13	2	5	0	0	0	2	0	1	1	0.385	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	SLA	AL	24	22	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	28	0	5	11	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1931	SLA	P	5	0	2	6	0	0
1932	SLA	P	23	0	3	5	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	28

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Fordham University	New York	NY	1926, 1927, 1928, 1929