Bob Myrick, baseball player, 1976-1978

Bob Myrick

Born: 10/1/1952 in Hattiesburg, MS, USA

Died: 8/23/2012 in Hattiesburg, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-05-28 | Final Game: 1978-05-18

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Robert Howard Myrick

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Biography

Bob Myrick was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1978. Born in 1952, Myrick made his mark during a transitional period in baseball characterized by a shift toward more specialized pitching roles. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 3-6 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.48. Myrick was known for his ability to strike out batters, totaling 73 strikeouts, and contributed to his teams with 2 saves. Myrick's playing style featured a blend of finesse and strategic pitching, making him a valuable asset in the bullpen during his time. Though his MLB career was relatively short, he left a lasting impression as a reliable pitcher in the late 1970s, an era that saw the game evolving with the rise of dominant relief pitchers and the importance of situational matchups. His contributions to the teams he played for reflect a dedication to the craft of pitching and the competitive spirit of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 6 82 5 0 0 2 139.7 138 54 10 59 73 3.48 0

Career ERA 3.48 vs. league average 3.74 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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
1976 NYN NL 1 1 21 1 0 0 0 27.7 34 10 13 11 3.25 3.51 (+7%) -467.9
1977 NYN NL 2 2 44 4 0 0 2 87.3 86 35 33 49 3.61 4.00 (+10%) 1045.5
1978 NYN NL 0 3 17 0 0 0 0 24.7 18 9 13 13 3.28 3.69 (+11%) -623.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
82 16 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 5 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 61.5% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 67.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 64.5% 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
1976 NYN NL 21 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1977 NYN NL 44 11 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1978 NYN NL 17 2 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 82 5 4 27 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1976 NYN P 21 1 0 7 0 1
1977 NYN P 44 4 3 15 0 0
1978 NYN P 17 0 1 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 82

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mississippi State University Mississippi State MS 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974