Bob Ingersoll

Born: 1/8/1883 in Rapid City, SD, USA

Died: 1/13/1927 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-23 | Final Game: 1914-06-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Robert Randolph Ingersoll

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Biography

Bob Ingersoll was a professional baseball player born in 1883, who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His playing career spanned from April 23, 1914, to June 2, 1914, a period that placed him in the pre-World War I era of baseball, characterized by its evolving styles and strategies. Ingersoll primarily served as a position player, appearing in a total of four games in the big leagues. During his time in the majors, Ingersoll recorded one hit, which resulted in a batting average of 1.0. Although his statistical contributions were limited, his presence on a major league roster during that era reflects the challenges and competitive nature of baseball at the time. The early 1910s were marked by a focus on speed and strategy, and while Ingersoll did not steal any bases, his participation in the league is a testament to the numerous players who aspired to make their mark in a rapidly growing sport. Ingersoll's career, though short, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	0	0	0	0	6.0	5	2	0	5	2	3.00	0

Career ERA 3.00 vs. league average 2.93 across their career seasons — near 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
1914	CIN	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	6.0	5	2	5	2	3.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +291.9% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +210.3% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +194.8% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — +202.4% above 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
1914	CIN	NL	4	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	CIN	P	4	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4