Bob Darnell

Born: 11/6/1930 in Wewoka, OK, USA

Died: 1/3/1995 in Fredericksburg, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-08-10 | Final Game: 1956-04-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Robert Jack Darnell

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Biography

Bob Darnell was a professional baseball player born in 1930, who played in the major leagues from 1954 to 1956. Darnell’s career, although brief, unfolded during a transformative era in baseball history, characterized by the post-World War II boom that saw the integration of the sport and the emergence of new playing styles. He primarily served as a position player, participating in a total of 7 games at the highest level. Throughout his time in the major leagues, Darnell faced challenges that limited his offensive output, finishing his career without any hits, home runs, or RBIs, ultimately recording a batting average of 0.0. While his statistical contributions were minimal, Darnell’s presence in the game during a period marked by significant change reflects the journey of many players striving for success in a competitive environment. Despite not leaving a lasting mark on the field, his experience serves as a reminder of the dedication and resilience required to pursue a career in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	7	1	0	0	0	15.7	16	5	2	7	5	2.87	0

Career ERA 2.87 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 26.9% 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
1954	BRO	NL	0	0	6	1	0	0	0	14.3	15	5	7	5	3.14	3.90 (+19%)	-389.0
1956	BRO	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.3	1	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1954	BRO	NL	6	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	BRO	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	1	0	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1954	BRO	P	6	1	0	5	0	0
1956	BRO	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7