Bob Mahoney, baseball player, 1951-1952

Bob Mahoney

Born: 6/20/1928 in Le Roy, MN, USA

Died: 8/27/2000 in Lincoln, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-05-03 | Final Game: 1952-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Paul Mahoney

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Biography

Bob Mahoney was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. Born in 1928, Mahoney made his debut on May 3, 1951, and played until June 14, 1952. His career unfolded during a dynamic time in baseball history, marked by the transition from the post-war era to a period of increasing competitiveness and talent. Over the course of his brief career, Mahoney recorded a pitching record of 2-5 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.96. He struck out a total of 34 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite a limited career. While he did not register any saves, Mahoney contributed to his teams in various roles on the mound, leaving a mark in the annals of the game as a player who persevered during a challenging era for pitchers. His journey reflects the struggles and triumphs of many players of his time, who navigated the complexities of professional baseball amid evolving strategies and player dynamics.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 5 36 4 0 0 0 90.7 99 50 8 50 34 4.96 0

Career ERA 4.96 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 28.2% 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
1951 CHW AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 6.7 5 4 5 3 5.40 — -
1951 SLA AL 2 5 30 4 0 0 0 81.0 86 40 41 30 4.44 4.04 (-10%) -701.9
1952 SLA AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.0 8 6 4 1 18.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
36 18 3 4 0 0 0 2 0 2 9 0.222 0.300 0.222 0.522 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.522 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 26.4% 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
1951 CHW AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1951 SLA AL 30 18 3 4 0 0 0 2 0 2 9 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1952 SLA AL 3 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 36 0 4 12 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1951 CHA P 3 0 1 0 0 0
1951 SLA P 30 0 3 12 1 2
1952 SLA P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 36