Bob Katz

Born: 1/30/1911 in Lancaster, PA, USA

Died: 12/14/1962 in St. Joseph, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-05-12 | Final Game: 1944-05-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert Clyde Katz

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Biography

Bob Katz was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the mid-1940s. Born in 1911, Katz played as a position player, with his MLB tenure spanning from May 12, 1944, to May 31, 1944. Despite the limited opportunities he encountered, appearing in only six games, Katz’s journey reflects the challenges and competition faced by players during World War II when the league experienced a significant talent drain due to military service. Throughout his short stint in the majors, Katz recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, concluding his time with a batting average of .0. While his statistics may not showcase a traditional successful career in baseball, his participation during this era highlights the resilience of players who sought to make their mark in a time when the sport was navigating through unprecedented circumstances. Bob Katz remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the myriad stories of athletes who contributed to the game, regardless of the lengths or outcomes of their careers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	6	2	0	0	0	18.3	17	8	0	7	4	3.93	0

Career ERA 3.93 vs. league average 3.57 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
1944	CIN	NL	0	1	6	2	0	0	0	18.3	17	8	7	4	3.93	3.57 (-10%)	86.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1944	CIN	NL	6	4	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	6	0	1	6	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	CIN	P	6	0	1	6	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6