Bob Gamble

Born: 2/6/1866 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 8/4/1958 in Bucks County, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-05-02 | Final Game: 1888-05-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Robert Gamble

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Biography

Bob Gamble was a professional baseball player born in 1866, who made his mark in the sport during a brief career that spanned a single day on May 2, 1888. Although his time in Major League Baseball was limited to just one game, he achieved a notable batting average of 0.333, reflecting his ability to make a hit during his appearance. Gamble recorded one hit in his only game, though he did not accumulate any home runs or RBIs, nor did he attempt a stolen base. Gamble played during an era when baseball was evolving into a more structured sport, transitioning away from its earlier, less formal days. His fleeting presence in the league illustrates the competitive nature of the game, where many players vied for limited opportunities. Despite the brevity of his career, Gamble's single game remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting both the challenges and the fleeting moments of glory that characterize the lives of many players from the 19th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	10	8	0	3	2	8.00	0

Career ERA 8.00 vs. league average 2.95 across their career seasons — 171.6% 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
1888	PH4	AA	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	10	8	3	2	8.00	2.95 (-172%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .239 across their career seasons — +39.7% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .291 across their career seasons — +14.6% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.611 across their career seasons — +9.2% 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
1888	PH4	AA	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1888	PH4	P	1	0	2	2	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1