Bob File, baseball player, 2001-2004

Bob File

Born: 1/28/1977 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-04-14 | Final Game: 2004-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Robert Michael File

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Biography

Bob File, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2001 to 2004. File made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was witnessing a blend of emerging talent and seasoned veterans. He played for teams in the league, contributing as a reliable arm in the bullpen and starting rotation. Over his four-season career, File compiled a record of 6-4 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.2. He recorded a total of 55 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and keep opposing hitters at bay. While he did not register any saves, his role on the mound was critical in providing innings and maintaining leads for his team during games. File's tenure in baseball reflects the competitive spirit of early 2000s baseball, a period marked by significant changes in the sport, including shifts in player conditioning and strategy.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 4 89 0 0 0 0 111.3 110 52 10 43 55 4.20 0

Career ERA 4.20 vs. league average 4.39 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
2001 TOR AL 5 3 60 0 0 0 0 74.3 57 27 29 38 3.27 4.42 (+26%) -210.2
2002 TOR AL 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 3.3 8 7 2 2 18.90 — 0.0
2004 TOR AL 1 0 24 0 0 0 0 33.7 45 18 12 15 4.81 4.46 (-8%) -411.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
89 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.757 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
2001 TOR AL 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 TOR AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 TOR AL 24 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 89 0 10 19 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 TOR P 60 0 7 11 1 1
2002 TOR P 5 0 0 0 0 0
2004 TOR P 24 0 3 8 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 89

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 TOR AL $310,000
2003 TOR AL $310,000
2002 TOR AL $245,000
Total Career Earnings $865,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Philadelphia University Philadelphia PA 1996, 1997, 1998