Bob Lacey, baseball player, 1977-1984

Bob Lacey

Born: 8/25/1953 in Fredericksburg, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-05-13 | Final Game: 1984-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Robert Joseph Lacey

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Biography

Bob Lacey, born in 1953, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 until his retirement in 1984. Known for his effective pitching style, Lacey concluded his career with a record of 20 wins and 29 losses, along with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.67. Throughout his tenure, he demonstrated his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 251 strikeouts, while also securing 22 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Lacey's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by a shift towards specialized roles for pitchers. His contributions on the mound were significant during an era that saw the emergence of power hitters and a focus on bullpen effectiveness. While his win-loss record may not fully reflect his talent, his strikeout capability and solid ERA positioned him as a reliable option for his teams. Lacey's legacy is remembered by fans and historians as a testament to the skilled pitchers of the late 1970s and early 1980s, highlighted by his ability to perform under pressure in critical game situations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 29 284 2 1 1 22 450.7 464 184 49 139 251 3.67 0

Career ERA 3.67 vs. league average 3.84 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
1977 OAK AL 6 8 64 0 0 0 7 121.7 100 41 43 69 3.03 4.00 (+24%) -170.2
1978 OAK AL 8 9 74 0 0 0 5 119.7 126 40 35 60 3.01 3.69 (+18%) 355.7
1979 OAK AL 1 5 42 0 0 0 4 47.7 66 31 24 33 5.85 4.00 (-46%) -996.4
1980 OAK AL 3 2 47 1 1 1 6 79.7 68 26 21 45 2.94 3.84 (+24%) 502.9
1981 CLE AL 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 21.3 36 18 3 11 7.59 3.58 (-112%) -779.0
1981 TEX AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 1 0 0 9.00 — 0.0
1983 LAA AL 1 2 8 0 0 0 0 8.7 12 5 0 7 5.19 — -
1984 SFG NL 1 3 34 1 0 0 0 51.0 55 22 13 26 3.88 3.81 (-2%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
284 6 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.333 0.333 0.333 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +27.5% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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
1977 OAK AL 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1978 OAK AL 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 OAK AL 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 OAK AL 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 CLE AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 TEX AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 LAA AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 SFG NL 34 6 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 284 2 20 98 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 OAK P 64 0 3 38 3 1
1978 OAK P 74 0 8 27 3 1
1979 OAK P 42 0 3 7 0 0
1980 OAK P 47 1 3 12 0 0
1981 CLE P 14 0 1 3 0 0
1981 TEX P 1 0 1 0 0 0
1983 CAL P 8 0 0 1 0 0
1984 SFN P 34 1 1 10 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 284