Bob Loane

Born: 8/5/1914 in Berkeley, CA, USA

Died: 12/11/2002 in Monterey, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-07-29 | Final Game: 1940-05-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert Kenneth Loane

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Biography

Bob Loane was a professional baseball player born in 1914, who played in the Major Leagues during a brief career spanning from 1939 to 1940. Primarily serving as a position player, Loane participated in 16 games, where he recorded 5 hits and finished with a batting average of .161. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 2 RBIs and successfully stole 2 bases, showcasing his speed on the basepaths. Loane's career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a period that would soon see the integration of baseball. Although his time in the majors was short-lived, his contributions to the teams he played for reflect the determination and skill that characterized many players of his era. After his final Major League appearance on May 19, 1940, Loane retired from professional baseball, leaving behind a legacy marked by his resilience and passion for the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	31	6	5	3	0	0	2	2	6	9	0.161	0.297	0.258	0.555	0.0

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 40.4% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career SLG .258 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.555 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 23.8% 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	WSN	AL	3	9	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	4	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	BSN	NL	13	22	4	5	3	0	0	1	2	2	5	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	13	0	27	4	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1939	WS1	OF	3	0	8	2	1	1
1940	BSN	OF	10	0	19	2	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2
Center Field	11