Bob Giggie, baseball player, 1959-1962

Bob Giggie

Born: 8/13/1933 in Dorchester, MA, USA

Died: 12/9/2018 in Braintree, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-04-18 | Final Game: 1962-07-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Robert Thomas Giggie

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Biography

Bob Giggie, born in 1933, was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a brief but noteworthy career in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1962. He made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, offering a glimpse into the evolving strategies of pitching during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Over the course of his career, Giggie played for several teams, finishing with a record of 3-1. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.18, reflecting the challenges he faced on the mound during that time, and he recorded 32 strikeouts along with 1 save. Giggie's contributions to the game were marked by his competitive spirit and resilience as he navigated the rigors of professional baseball. Though his career was relatively short, he was a part of a league that saw significant changes, including the introduction of more powerful hitters and evolving pitching techniques. His time in baseball, though limited, remains a testament to the dedication and passion of players from that era, who played the game with a love that often transcended their individual statistics.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 1 30 2 0 0 1 57.3 70 33 8 32 32 5.18 0

Career ERA 5.18 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 32.9% 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
1959 ATL NL 1 0 13 0 0 0 1 20.0 24 9 10 15 4.05 3.90 (-4%) -
1960 ATL NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.3 5 2 4 5 4.15 — -
1960 KC1 AL 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 18.7 24 12 15 8 5.79 3.82 (-52%) -449.7
1962 KC1 AL 1 1 4 2 0 0 0 14.3 17 10 3 4 6.28 3.96 (-59%) -1249.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
30 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.716 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
1959 ATL NL 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1960 ATL NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1960 KC1 AL 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1962 KC1 AL 4 4 1 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 30 2 2 12 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1959 ML1 P 13 0 0 8 0 0
1960 ML1 P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1960 KC1 P 10 0 1 4 0 0
1962 KC1 P 4 2 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 30