Bob Kahle, baseball player, 1938-1938

Bob Kahle

Born: 11/23/1915 in New Castle, IN, USA

Died: 12/16/1988 in Inglewood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-04-21 | Final Game: 1938-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Robert Wayne Kahle

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Biography

Bob Kahle, born in 1915, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player from April 21, 1938, to June 22, 1938. During his time in the league, Kahle participated in 8 games and achieved a notable batting average of .333, showcasing his potential as a hitter. Although his career was short-lived, he managed to secure 1 hit in his limited appearances, demonstrating the challenges and fluctuations faced by players during this era. Kahle's time in the major leagues coincided with a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve from the deadball era towards a more offensively oriented style of play. While he did not hit any home runs or record any RBIs, his brief stint exemplified the opportunities and difficulties many players encountered in the competitive landscape of the late 1930s. Despite his limited statistics, Kahle's legacy as a part of baseball history remains, highlighting the stories of players who, like him, made their mark in the sport for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 0.333 0.333 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — +22.1% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 9.2% 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
1938 BSN NL 8 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games