Bob Duliba, baseball player, 1959-1967

Bob Duliba

Born: 1/9/1935 in Glen Lyon, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-08-11 | Final Game: 1967-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert John Duliba

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Biography

Bob Duliba was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1967. Born in 1935, Duliba made his mark during a transitional period in baseball characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the continued prominence of pitching. Over his career, he compiled a record of 17-12 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.47, reflecting his ability to effectively navigate opposing lineups. His pitching prowess earned him 129 strikeouts and he contributed significantly to his teams with 14 saves. Duliba's playing style was noted for its reliability; he was often called upon in crucial situations, demonstrating composure and skill on the mound. His contributions came at a time when teams were beginning to place greater emphasis on specialized roles, such as relief pitching, which would later define the game. Despite his relatively brief career, Duliba left an impression in the league, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball. His legacy continues to be remembered by fans and historians alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 12 176 0 0 0 14 257.0 257 99 25 96 129 3.47 0

Career ERA 3.47 vs. league average 3.63 across their career seasons — near 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
1959 STL NL 0 1 11 0 0 0 1 22.7 19 7 12 14 2.78 3.90 (+29%) -
1960 STL NL 4 4 27 0 0 0 0 40.7 49 19 16 23 4.20 3.82 (-10%) -
1962 STL NL 2 0 28 0 0 0 2 39.3 33 9 17 22 2.06 3.96 (+48%) -
1963 LAA AL 1 1 6 0 0 0 1 7.7 3 1 6 4 1.17 — 0.0
1964 LAA AL 6 4 58 0 0 0 9 72.7 80 29 22 33 3.59 3.58 (avg) 73.4
1965 BOS AL 4 2 39 0 0 0 1 64.3 60 27 22 27 3.78 3.50 (-8%) -680.1
1967 KC1 AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 9.7 13 7 1 6 6.52 3.30 (-97%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
176 26 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 15 0.038 0.074 0.038 0.113 0.0

Career AVG .038 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 84.6% below league average.

Career OBP .074 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 76.5% below league average.

Career SLG .038 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 89.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.113 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 83.8% 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
1959 STL NL 11 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1960 STL NL 27 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1962 STL NL 28 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1963 LAA AL 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1964 LAA AL 58 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1965 BOS AL 39 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1967 KC1 AL 7 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 176 0 17 46 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1959 SLN P 11 0 4 7 0 0
1960 SLN P 27 0 3 5 0 0
1962 SLN P 28 0 3 7 0 0
1963 LAA P 6 0 0 0 0 0
1964 LAA P 58 0 5 14 0 2
1965 BOS P 39 0 2 12 2 1
1967 KC1 P 7 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 176