Bob Osborn, baseball player, 1925-1931

Bob Osborn

Born: 4/17/1903 in San Diego, TX, USA

Died: 4/19/1960 in Paris, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-09-16 | Final Game: 1931-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Bode Osborn

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Biography

Bob Osborn was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1925 to 1931. Born in 1903, Osborn made a name for himself in an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. He played a significant role on the mound for his teams, finishing his career with a record of 27 wins and 17 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.32, and striking out 140 batters. His ability to control the game and make critical pitches earned him a reputation as a reliable pitcher during his tenure. Throughout his career, Osborn contributed to his teams not only by securing wins but also by demonstrating durability and consistency. With 2 saves to his name, he showcased his capability to come through in high-pressure situations, solidifying his role in the bullpen as well as in starting rotations. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, Osborn's contributions were vital to the teams he played for, and he remains a notable figure in the history of baseball from the late 1920s to early 1930s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
27 17 121 43 11 0 2 446.3 528 214 17 181 140 4.32 0

Career ERA 4.32 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — near 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
1925 CHC NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 6 0 0 0 0.00 — -
1926 CHC NL 6 5 31 15 6 0 1 136.3 157 55 58 43 3.63 4.11 (+12%) -
1927 CHC NL 5 5 24 12 2 0 0 107.7 125 50 48 45 4.18 4.08 (-2%) -
1929 CHC NL 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 9.0 8 3 2 1 3.00 4.60 (+35%) -
1930 CHC NL 10 6 35 13 3 0 1 126.7 147 70 53 42 4.97 4.80 (-4%) -
1931 PIT NL 6 1 27 2 0 0 0 64.7 85 36 20 9 5.01 4.10 (-22%) -554.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
121 144 2 22 2 1 0 11 0 0 40 0.153 0.153 0.181 0.333 0.0

Career AVG .153 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 46.4% below league average.

Career OBP .153 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 56.1% below league average.

Career SLG .181 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 55.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.752 across their career seasons — 55.7% 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
1925 CHC NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1926 CHC NL 31 41 1 6 1 0 0 4 0 0 16 0.146 — — — — 0.0
1927 CHC NL 24 39 1 8 0 1 0 4 0 0 14 0.205 — — — — 0.0
1929 CHC NL 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1930 CHC NL 35 42 0 4 0 0 0 3 0 0 6 0.095 — — — — 0.0
1931 PIT NL 27 18 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 121 0 29 106 6 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1925 CHN P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1926 CHN P 31 0 9 39 1 4
1927 CHN P 24 0 8 19 3 1
1929 CHN P 3 0 0 1 0 0
1930 CHN P 35 0 10 34 1 2
1931 PIT P 27 0 2 12 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 121