Bob Hooper, baseball player, 1950-1955

Bob Hooper

Born: 5/30/1922 in Leamington, ON, CAN

Died: 3/17/1980 in Brunswick, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-04-19 | Final Game: 1955-05-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Robert Nelson Hooper

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Biography

Bob Hooper, born in 1922, was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 until 1955. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Hooper finished his career with a record of 40-41 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.8. Throughout his time in the league, he struck out 196 batters and recorded 25 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Hooper's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the post-war era into the more electrifying facets of the game in the mid-1950s. His contributions on the mound were pivotal for the teams he played for, and he became known for his ability to navigate challenging innings, often coming in as a reliable reliever. Although his win-loss record may not reflect dominance, Hooper's skill set and impact on the game during his playing years remain a noteworthy part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
40 41 194 57 16 0 25 620.7 640 331 50 280 196 4.80 0

Career ERA 4.80 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 19.3% 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
1950 PHA AL 15 10 45 20 3 0 5 170.3 181 95 91 58 5.02 4.36 (-15%) -1366.3
1951 PHA AL 12 10 38 23 9 0 5 189.0 192 92 61 64 4.38 4.04 (-8%) 1612.1
1952 PHA AL 8 15 43 14 4 0 6 144.3 158 83 68 40 5.18 3.70 (-40%) -2981.1
1953 CLE AL 5 4 43 0 0 0 7 69.3 50 31 38 16 4.02 4.14 (+3%) -832.3
1954 CLE AL 0 0 17 0 0 0 2 34.7 39 19 16 12 4.93 3.90 (-27%) -353.3
1955 CIN NL 0 2 8 0 0 0 0 13.0 20 11 6 6 7.62 4.00 (-90%) -270.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
194 187 15 31 6 0 4 19 0 3 51 0.166 0.188 0.262 0.450 -905.2

Career AVG .166 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 44.0% below league average.

Career SLG .262 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.450 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 38.0% 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
1950 PHA AL 45 56 4 7 2 0 1 8 0 0 21 0.125 .265 (-53%) .346 (-55%) .401 (-47%) .747 (-51%) -522.4
1951 PHA AL 38 72 8 15 3 0 1 8 0 1 19 0.208 .260 (-20%) .336 (-35%) .385 (-24%) .721 (-29%) -382.8
1952 PHA AL 43 41 3 8 1 0 2 3 0 1 10 0.195 — — — — 0.0
1953 CLE AL 43 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1954 CLE AL 17 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1955 CIN NL 8 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 194 0 64 132 6 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1950 PHA P 45 0 19 37 2 10
1951 PHA P 38 0 18 37 3 3
1952 PHA P 43 0 22 32 1 5
1953 CLE P 43 0 3 16 0 2
1954 CLE P 17 0 2 6 0 0
1955 CIN P 8 0 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 194

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Montclair State University Montclair NJ 1941