Bob Logan, baseball player, 1935-1945

Bob Logan

Born: 2/10/1910 in Thompson, NE, USA

Died: 5/20/1978 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-18 | Final Game: 1945-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Robert Dean Logan

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Biography

Bob Logan, born in 1910, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1935 and 1945. He played during a transformative period in the sport, navigating the challenges of the Great Depression and World War II, which significantly impacted player availability and the dynamics of the game. Logan's career spanned a decade where he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 7-15 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.15. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 67 strikeouts during his career, along with four saves. Logan's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and a strong command of his pitches, which allowed him to maintain a respectable ERA throughout his time in the league. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams and the game itself were significant, particularly in an era that demanded resilience and adaptability from players. As a pitcher, Logan's legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the dedication and talent of athletes who participated in the sport during challenging times.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 15 57 25 5 1 4 222.7 245 78 9 81 67 3.15 0

Career ERA 3.15 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 23.6% better 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
1935 BRO NL 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2.7 2 1 1 1 3.38 — 0.0
1937 DET AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.7 1 0 1 1 0.00 — 0.0
1937 CHC NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 6.3 6 1 4 2 1.42 — -
1938 CHC NL 0 2 14 0 0 0 2 22.7 18 7 17 10 2.78 4.35 (+36%) -
1941 CIN NL 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 3.3 5 3 5 0 8.10 — 0.0
1945 BSN NL 7 11 34 25 5 1 1 187.0 213 66 53 53 3.18 3.67 (+13%) 119.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
57 65 3 13 2 1 0 7 0 2 10 0.200 0.224 0.262 0.485 -282.1

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OBP .224 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.

Career SLG .262 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.485 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 32.7% 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
1935 BRO NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1937 DET AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1937 CHC NL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1938 CHC NL 14 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1941 CIN NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1945 BSN NL 34 61 3 13 2 1 0 7 0 1 10 0.213 .260 (-18%) .328 (-31%) .354 (-21%) .683 (-26%) -282.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 57 0 11 44 3 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 BRO P 2 0 0 2 0 0
1937 DET P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1937 CHN P 4 0 1 0 0 0
1938 CHN P 14 0 3 2 1 0
1941 CIN P 2 0 0 2 0 0
1945 BSN P 34 0 7 38 2 7

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 57