Bob Garbark, baseball player, 1934-1945

Bob Garbark

Born: 11/13/1909 in Houston, TX, USA

Died: 8/15/1990 in Meadville, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-09-03 | Final Game: 1945-08-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Robert Michael Garbark

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Biography

Bob Garbark, born in 1909, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1934 to 1945. Operating primarily as a position player, Garbark played in a total of 145 games during his career. He recorded 81 hits, achieving a batting average of .248, and contributed 28 RBIs to his teams. Despite his utility as a player, Garbark did not hit any home runs and did not attempt any stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Garbark's career unfolded during a pivotal era in baseball, which was characterized by the transition from the Great Depression into World War II. His contributions came during a time when the game was evolving, with players facing unique challenges both on and off the field. While he may not have been a household name, Garbark's perseverance and commitment to the game represented the spirit of many players of his era, who played through adversity and contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His legacy, though modest in numbers, reflects the dedication of those who played the game during challenging times.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
15.0 14.0 1.0 3.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0.214 0.267 0.214 0.481

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1934 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1935 14.0 13.0 1.0 3.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0.231 0.286 0.231 0.517

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
145 327 31 81 9 0 0 28 0 26 17 0.248 0.307 0.275 0.582 -515.4

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career SLG .275 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.582 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 19.3% 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
1934 CLE AL 5 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1935 CLE AL 6 18 4 6 1 0 0 4 0 5 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1937 CHC NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1938 CHC NL 23 54 2 14 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 0.259 .272 (-5%) .341 (-20%) .392 (-34%) .734 (-28%) -249.2
1939 CHC NL 24 21 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1944 PHA AL 18 23 2 6 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.261 — — — — 0.0
1945 BOS AL 68 199 21 52 6 0 0 17 0 18 10 0.261 .260 (avg) .328 (avg) .354 (-18%) .683 (-9%) -266.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
C 134 0 399 45 2 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 CLE C 5 0 8 0 0 0
1935 CLE C 6 0 33 3 0 0
1938 CHN 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1938 CHN C 20 0 64 7 0 0
1939 CHN C 21 0 22 3 0 0
1944 PHA C 15 0 23 1 0 0
1945 BOS C 67 0 249 31 2 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 134
First Base 1