Bob Joyce

Born: 1/14/1915 in Stockton, CA, USA

Died: 12/10/1981 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-05-04 | Final Game: 1946-07-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Emmett Joyce

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Biography

Bob Joyce was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1939 until 1946. Born in 1915, Joyce's career unfolded during a challenging time for the sport, as it navigated the impacts of World War II and the subsequent return of players to the league. Over his tenure, he compiled a win-loss record of 6-9, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.2. His performance on the mound included a total of 49 strikeouts, although he did not record any saves during his career. Joyce's playing style was characterized by his ability to pitch effectively in various situations, contributing to his teams during a period marked by intense competition and the need for versatile players. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his era, his contributions to the teams he played for reflect the dedication and resilience of athletes during a tumultuous time in American history. His career serves as a reminder of the many players who played the game with passion and commitment, even when not in the national spotlight.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
2.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0.0	4.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	1.80

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1945	2.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1945	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0.0	4.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	1.80

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	9	44	13	3	0	0	168.3	235	116	16	57	49	6.20	0

Career ERA 6.20 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 57.7% 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
1939	PHA	AL	3	5	30	6	1	0	0	107.7	156	80	37	25	6.69	4.28 (-56%)	-2612.6
1946	NY1	NL	3	4	14	7	2	0	0	60.7	79	36	20	24	5.34	3.59 (-49%)	251.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
44	54	4	6	2	0	1	2	0	1	9	0.111	0.127	0.204	0.331	0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 58.1% below league average.

Career OBP .127 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 62.1% below league average.

Career SLG .204 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 45.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.331 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 53.5% 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
1939	PHA	AL	30	35	2	3	1	0	0	1	0	1	8	0.086	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	NY1	NL	14	19	2	3	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	44	0	7	38	0	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1939	PHA	P	30	0	3	24	0	1
1946	NY1	P	14	0	4	14	0	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	44