Bob Griffith

Born: 10/1/1912 in Liberty, TN, USA

Died: 11/8/1977 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Robert Lee Griffith

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Biography

Bob Griffith, born in 1912, is an active pitcher known for his resilience and competitive spirit on the mound. Over his career, he has compiled a record of 25-31 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges of professional baseball. With 264 strikeouts and 5 saves, Griffith has proven to be a valuable asset to his team, often stepping up in crucial moments. His performance has earned him recognition as an All-Star on two occasions, highlighting his status among the elite players in the league. Griffith plays during a dynamic era of baseball, marked by both traditional strategies and the evolution of the game. His pitching style reflects a blend of classic techniques and modern adaptability, allowing him to remain relevant in a highly competitive environment. As he continues to play, Griffith's contributions not only illustrate his individual skill but also his significance in the ongoing narrative of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
25	31	109	59	32	1	5	527.0	588	279	27	188	264	4.76	0

Career ERA 4.76 vs. league average 4.05 across their career seasons — 17.8% 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
1934	NEG	NN2	2	3	7	5	3	0	0	37.7	35	19	14	23	4.54	4.29 (-6%)	714.2
1935	CEG	NN2	3	3	9	5	4	0	1	49.7	43	18	20	30	3.26	4.35 (+25%)	466.3
1936	WEG	NN2	6	3	14	11	4	0	2	67.0	61	29	32	36	3.90	4.59 (+15%)	1479.9
1937	WEG	NN2	1	1	2	2	2	0	0	17.0	17	11	6	13	5.82	4.34 (-34%)	359.1
1938	BEG	NN2	4	4	13	10	9	0	2	82.0	81	36	17	36	3.95	4.35 (+9%)	1752.6
1941	BEG	NN2	3	1	8	3	1	0	0	27.7	36	15	10	20	4.88	3.94 (-24%)	636.4
1942	NBY	NN2	1	2	11	6	0	0	0	51.0	73	32	19	27	5.65	3.57 (-58%)	873.7
1943	NBY	NN2	0	4	11	4	2	0	0	58.3	68	36	21	18	5.55	3.50 (-59%)	-160.3
1946	NBY	NN2	2	3	13	5	3	0	0	49.7	65	32	21	14	5.80	3.59 (-61%)	-685.0
1947	NBY	NN2	0	6	12	4	2	0	0	51.7	66	33	13	29	5.75	3.97 (-45%)	-558.5
1948	NBY	NN2	3	1	9	4	2	1	0	35.3	43	18	15	18	4.58	4.10 (-12%)	-25.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
139	279	35	73	10	5	2	31	2	10	2	0.262	0.287	0.355	0.642	-214.0

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 10.3% 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	NEG	NN2	7	16	3	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	CEG	NN2	9	18	5	6	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	WEG	NN2	14	27	2	4	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0.148	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	WEG	NN2	2	8	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	BEG	NN2	13	32	5	11	0	1	0	8	0	1	1	0.344	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	BEG	NN2	9	11	2	4	1	0	0	2	1	0	0	0.364	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	NBY	NN2	13	25	2	6	1	0	0	3	0	0	0	0.240	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	NBY	NN2	22	65	6	15	1	2	0	5	0	1	0	0.231	.255 (-10%)	.324 (-25%)	.346 (-11%)	.671 (-18%)	-214.0
1946	NBY	NN2	17	25	2	5	1	0	1	4	0	2	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	NBY	NN2	18	30	3	10	2	1	0	5	1	3	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	NBY	NN2	15	22	4	6	0	0	1	2	0	2	0	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	17	10	20	1	3	1
P	109	59	15	164	8	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1934	NEG	P	7	5	1	9	0	0
1935	CEG	P	9	5	3	19	0	0
1936	WEG	P	14	11	1	18	4	1
1937	WEG	P	2	2	0	6	0	0
1938	BEG	P	13	10	3	22	0	0
1941	BEG	P	8	3	0	3	0	0
1942	NBY	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
1942	NBY	P	11	6	2	17	0	1
1943	NBY	OF	10	8	13	1	2	1
1943	NBY	P	11	4	1	18	3	0
1946	NBY	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1946	NBY	P	13	5	0	19	0	1
1947	NBY	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1947	NBY	P	12	4	4	17	1	2
1948	NBY	OF	4	1	4	0	1	0
1948	NBY	P	9	4	0	16	0	0