Bob Mabe

Born: 10/8/1929 in Danville, VA, USA

Died: 1/9/2005 in Danville, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-04-18 | Final Game: 1960-05-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Robert Lee Mabe

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Biography

Bob Mabe was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1960. Born in 1929, Mabe made his mark during a transitional period in baseball that was characterized by the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing importance of bullpen roles. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 7 wins and 11 losses, showcasing his skills on the mound in a total of 61 games. Mabe recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.82, striking out 82 batters while also securing 3 saves. His performance reflected the competitive nature of the late 1950s and early 1960s, an era that saw the rise of power hitters and the emergence of new pitching philosophies. While Mabe's career statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, he contributed to the game during a pivotal moment in baseball history, helping to shape the role of relievers in the league.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	11	51	14	4	0	3	142.0	146	76	17	61	82	4.82	0

Career ERA 4.82 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 24.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1958	STL	NL	3	9	31	13	4	0	111.7	113	56	41	74	4.51	3.86 (-17%)	-
1959	CIN	NL	4	2	18	1	0	3	29.7	29	18	19	8	5.46	3.90 (-40%)	-1978.2
1960	BAL	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.7	4	2	1	0	27.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
52	31	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	19	0.032	0.062	0.032	0.095	0.0

Career AVG .032 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 87.4% below league average.

Career OBP .062 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 80.7% below league average.

Career SLG .032 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 91.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.095 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 86.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1958	STL	NL	32	24	2	1	1	1	15	0.042	—	—	—	—
1959	CIN	NL	18	7	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1960	BAL	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	51	14	12	20	1	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1958	SLN	P	31	13	11	17	1	1
1959	CIN	P	18	1	1	3	0	2
1960	BAL	P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	51