Bob Hendley

Born: 4/30/1939 in Macon, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-06-23 | Final Game: 1967-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Charles Robert Hendley

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Biography

Bob Hendley, born in 1939, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1961 to 1967. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Hendley played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, which saw the tail end of the golden age of pitching. Over his career, he compiled a record of 48 wins and 52 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.97. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 522 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher. Additionally, he contributed to his teams with 12 saves, underscoring his role in critical late-game situations. Hendley's playing style was characterized by his tenacity and strategic approach to pitching, making him a valuable asset to the teams he represented. He navigated the challenges of the mid-1960s, an era marked by the emergence of power hitters and evolving offensive strategies. Despite not achieving overwhelming statistical dominance, Hendley left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike, remembered for his grit and determination on the mound. After retiring from professional baseball on September 3, 1967, he remained a respected figure within the baseball community, reflecting the spirit of an era that shaped the game into what it is today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
48	52	216	126	25	6	12	879.3	864	388	99	329	522	3.97	0

Career ERA 3.97 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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
1961	ATL	NL	5	7	19	13	3	0	0	97.0	96	42	39	44	3.90	4.03 (+3%)	-
1962	ATL	NL	11	13	35	29	7	2	1	200.0	188	80	59	112	3.60	3.96 (+9%)	-
1963	ATL	NL	9	9	41	24	7	3	3	169.3	153	74	64	105	3.93	3.46 (-14%)	-
1964	SFG	NL	10	11	30	29	4	1	0	163.3	161	66	59	104	3.64	3.58 (-2%)	-
1965	SFG	NL	0	0	8	2	0	0	0	15.0	27	21	13	8	12.60	3.50 (-260%)	-
1965	CHC	NL	4	4	18	10	2	0	0	62.0	59	30	25	38	4.35	3.50 (-24%)	-
1966	CHC	NL	4	5	43	6	0	0	7	89.7	98	39	39	65	3.91	3.52 (-11%)	-
1967	CHC	NL	2	0	7	0	0	0	1	12.3	17	9	3	10	6.57	3.30 (-99%)	-
1967	NYN	NL	3	3	15	13	2	0	0	70.7	65	27	28	36	3.44	3.30 (-4%)	-2637.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
222	243	21	23	2	0	1	12	0	16	99	0.095	0.157	0.115	0.272	-899.2

Career AVG .095 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 62.1% below league average.

Career OBP .157 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 50.1% below league average.

Career SLG .115 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 69.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.272 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 60.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1961	ATL	NL	19	31	2	1	0	0	0	2	10	0.032	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	ATL	NL	36	59	8	7	1	1	6	6	14	0.119	.257 (-54%)	.326 (-35%)	.393 (-53%)	.719 (-45%)	-440.4
1963	ATL	NL	46	47	5	5	0	0	0	1	17	0.106	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	SFG	NL	30	47	3	5	0	0	2	3	18	0.106	—	—	—	—	-458.9
1965	SFG	NL	8	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	CHC	NL	18	14	0	0	0	0	1	0	10	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	CHC	NL	43	18	2	3	1	0	2	2	8	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	CHC	NL	7	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	NYN	NL	15	18	1	2	0	0	1	2	15	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0