Bob Prichard, baseball player, 1939-1939

Bob Prichard

Born: 10/21/1917 in Paris, TX, USA

Died: 9/25/1991 in Abilene, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-06-14 | Final Game: 1939-08-24

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

Full name: Robert Alexander Prichard

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Biography

Bob Prichard, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during a brief career spanning from 1939 to 1939. Primarily known as a position player, Prichard played in 26 games, achieving 20 hits and accumulating 8 runs batted in with a batting average of .235. While he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league and recorded no stolen bases, his contributions were noteworthy during an era that was characterized by a transition in playing styles and strategies. Prichard's career was cut short when he last appeared on the field on August 24, 1939, but his time in baseball coincided with a period of increasing competition in the sport. The late 1930s were marked by the last vestiges of the deadball era giving way to a more offense-oriented game. Although his tenure in the majors was limited, Prichard's experience reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his time. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the journey of players who strived to make their mark in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 85 8 20 5 0 0 8 0 19 16 0.235 0.375 0.294 0.669 -59.7

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +9.6% above league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 9.0% 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 WSN AL 26 85 8 20 5 0 0 8 0 19 16 0.235 .274 (-14%) .342 (+10%) .393 (-25%) .735 (-9%) -59.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 26 0 251 13 2 30

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 WS1 1B 26 0 251 13 2 30

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 26