Bob Gibson, baseball player, 1983-1987

Bob Gibson

Born: 6/19/1957 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-04-13 | Final Game: 1987-07-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Robert Louis Gibson

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Biography

Bob Gibson was a prominent pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 until his retirement in 1987. Known for his competitive spirit and powerful presence on the mound, Gibson made a significant impact during his career. He recorded a win-loss record of 12-18 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.24. Over the course of his time in the league, he struck out 166 batters and earned 13 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in for critical relief appearances. Gibson's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, marked by shifts in pitching strategies and an evolving offensive landscape. His playing style was characterized by a fierce determination and an aggressive approach, often intimidating opposing batters. Although his overall record may not fully encapsulate his talent, Gibson's contributions to his teams and the game itself were significant, cementing his legacy as a noteworthy figure in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 18 98 18 1 1 13 269.7 241 127 29 166 166 4.24 0

Career ERA 4.24 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 6.8% 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
1983 ATL AL 3 4 27 7 0 0 2 80.7 71 35 46 46 3.90 3.87 (-1%) -
1984 ATL AL 2 5 18 9 1 1 0 69.0 61 38 47 54 4.96 3.81 (-30%) -
1985 ATL AL 6 7 41 1 0 0 11 92.3 86 40 49 53 3.90 3.89 (avg) -
1986 ATL AL 1 2 11 1 0 0 0 26.7 23 14 23 11 4.72 3.97 (-19%) -
1987 NYN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 1 2 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
98 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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
1983 ATL AL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 ATL AL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 ATL AL 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 ATL AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 NYN 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 98 18 30 26 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 ML4 P 27 7 6 8 2 0
1984 ML4 P 18 9 11 7 0 0
1985 ML4 P 41 1 8 10 0 2
1986 ML4 P 11 1 4 1 0 0
1987 NYN P 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 98

Featured In Rankings

#11
Top 25 Starting Pitchers in History of MLB Baseball
Ranked 11 of 25
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College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg PA 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978