Bob McNamara, baseball player, 1939-1939

Bob McNamara

Born: 9/19/1916 in Denver, CO, USA

Died: 3/9/2011 in Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-05-27 | Final Game: 1939-09-20

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

Full name: Robert Maxey McNamara

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Biography

Bob McNamara, born in 1916, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1939 season. Primarily serving as a position player, McNamara played in a total of 9 games, where he recorded 2 hits and drove in 3 runs, finishing the season with a batting average of .222. His career, although short-lived, reflected the competitive nature of the game during the late 1930s, a period characterized by the dominance of established stars and the impending changes that would soon reshape the sport. Despite not hitting any home runs or achieving significant statistical milestones, McNamara's contributions on the field during his time in the major leagues highlighted the opportunities and challenges faced by players during this era. His career spanned a pivotal moment in baseball history, just before the outbreak of World War II, which would have profound effects on the league and its players. After his final game on September 20, 1939, McNamara transitioned away from the professional spotlight, leaving behind a legacy marked by determination and a passion for the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 9 0 2 1 0 0 3 0 1 1 0.222 0.300 0.333 0.633 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.633 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 13.9% 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 PHA AL 9 9 0 2 1 0 0 3 0 1 1 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
3B 5 0 2 4 0 0
SS 2 0 1 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 PHA 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1939 PHA 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1939 PHA 3B 5 0 2 4 0 0
1939 PHA SS 2 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 1
Third Base 5
Shortstop 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Berkeley Berkeley CA 1938, 1939