Bob Heffner, baseball player, 1963-1968

Bob Heffner

Born: 9/13/1938 in Allentown, PA, USA

Died: 6/25/2025 in Allentown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-06-19 | Final Game: 1968-05-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Robert Frederic Heffner

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Biography

Bob Heffner, born in 1938, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1968. Heffner's career unfolded during a transformative era in the sport, characterized by the emergence of power hitting and changing pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 11 wins and 21 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.51. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 241 strikeouts, complemented by 6 saves. Heffner's playing style was marked by a competitive spirit and a determination to excel on the mound. Although he faced challenges in securing a consistently winning record, his contributions as a pitcher were significant during his tenure. His career spanned a period of transition in baseball, and while he may not have achieved superstar status, Heffner remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game’s history, reflecting the perseverance and dedication of the players of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 21 114 31 4 2 6 353.3 360 177 45 107 241 4.51 0

Career ERA 4.51 vs. league average 3.41 across their career seasons — 32.3% 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
1963 BOS AL 4 9 20 19 3 1 0 124.7 131 59 36 77 4.26 3.46 (-23%) -842.0
1964 BOS AL 7 9 55 10 1 1 6 158.7 152 72 44 112 4.08 3.58 (-14%) -573.3
1965 BOS AL 0 2 27 1 0 0 0 49.0 59 39 18 42 7.16 3.50 (-105%) -1058.1
1966 CLE AL 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 13.0 12 5 3 7 3.46 3.52 (+2%) 114.2
1968 LAA AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 8.0 6 2 6 3 2.25 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
115 94 5 12 4 0 1 6 0 4 22 0.128 0.163 0.202 0.365 0.0

Career AVG .128 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.

Career OBP .163 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 47.0% below league average.

Career SLG .202 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 45.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.365 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 45.9% 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
1963 BOS AL 21 43 2 5 3 0 0 2 0 1 9 0.116 — — — — 0.0
1964 BOS AL 55 44 3 7 1 0 1 4 0 1 11 0.159 — — — — 0.0
1965 BOS AL 27 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1966 CLE AL 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1968 LAA AL 7 0 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 114 31 33 38 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1963 BOS P 20 19 15 16 1 0
1964 BOS P 55 10 15 17 2 1
1965 BOS P 27 1 3 4 0 0
1966 CLE P 5 1 0 0 0 0
1968 CAL P 7 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 114