Bob Reach

Born: 8/28/1843 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 5/19/1922 in Springfield, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-04-18 | Final Game: 1873-10-23

Height: 5'5" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Robert Reach

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Biography

Bob Reach was an early professional baseball player who played as a position player during a formative period in the sport's history. Born in 1843, Reach's career spanned from 1872 to 1873, a time when baseball was evolving from its amateur roots into a more organized and commercialized entity. Although his professional career was brief, he made appearances in three games, during which he recorded three hits and achieved a batting average of 0.231. Notably, he did not hit any home runs or accumulate runs batted in (RBIs), and he did not steal any bases. Playing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era toward a more dynamic style of play, Reach's contributions were part of the early development of the game. His time on the field, albeit short, reflects the experiences of many players in the 19th century who laid the groundwork for modern baseball. Despite limited statistics, Reach remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the early days of a sport that would grow to become America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 13 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.231 0.231 0.231 0.462 0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.462 vs. league average 0.653 across their career seasons — 29.4% 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
1872 WS3 2 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1873 WS5 1 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 3 2 3 9 7 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1872 WS3 SS 2 2 2 6 3 0
1873 WS5 SS 1 0 1 3 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 3