Bob Reynolds, baseball player, 1969-1975

Bob Reynolds

Born: 1/21/1947 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-19 | Final Game: 1975-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Robert Allen Reynolds

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Biography

Bob Reynolds, born in 1947, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1969 to 1975. He made his mark in the Major Leagues during a transformative period in baseball, navigating the transition from the late 1960s to the early 1970s, a time characterized by the emergence of more specialized roles among pitchers. Reynolds was known for his reliable arm and ability to close games, finishing his career with a record of 14-16 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.15. Over the course of his career, Reynolds accumulated 167 strikeouts and recorded 21 saves, showcasing his effectiveness as both a starter and a reliever. His contributions on the mound were pivotal for his teams, as he often found himself in high-pressure situations. Despite not achieving superstar status, his solid performance and versatility highlighted the importance of relievers during an era when the game was beginning to evolve towards a greater reliance on bullpen strength. Bob Reynolds remains a respected figure in baseball history, representing the hardworking pitchers who laid the groundwork for the specialized roles that dominate the game today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 16 140 2 0 0 21 254.7 255 89 18 82 167 3.15 0

Career ERA 3.15 vs. league average 3.57 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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
1969 WSN NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1.3 3 3 3 2 20.25 — -
1971 STL NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 7.0 15 8 6 4 10.29 — -
1971 ATL AL 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 6.0 4 2 3 4 3.00 — -
1972 BAL AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 9.7 8 2 7 5 1.86 3.26 (+43%) 0.0
1973 BAL AL 7 5 42 1 0 0 9 111.0 88 24 31 77 1.95 3.75 (+48%) 3912.8
1974 BAL AL 7 5 54 0 0 0 7 69.3 75 21 14 43 2.73 3.63 (+25%) 1565.5
1975 BAL AL 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 6.0 11 6 1 1 9.00 — 0.0
1975 DET AL 0 2 21 0 0 0 3 34.7 40 18 14 26 4.67 3.71 (-26%) -1461.6
1975 CLE AL 0 2 5 0 0 0 2 9.7 11 5 3 5 4.66 3.71 (-25%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
140 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1969 WSN NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1971 STL NL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 ATL AL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1972 BAL AL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1973 BAL AL 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 BAL AL 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 BAL AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 DET AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 CLE AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1974 ALCS BAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1973 ALCS BAL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 3 0 0 7.0 5 2 6 6 2.57

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1974 ALCS BAL 0 0 1 0 0 1.3 0 0 3 1 0.00
1973 ALCS BAL 0 0 2 0 0 5.7 5 2 3 5 3.18

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 140 2 13 24 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 MON P 1 1 0 0 0 0
1971 SLN P 4 0 0 1 0 0
1971 ML4 P 3 0 0 1 0 1
1972 BAL P 3 0 0 1 0 0
1973 BAL P 42 1 5 7 5 1
1974 BAL P 54 0 4 8 0 0
1975 BAL P 7 0 0 0 0 0
1975 DET P 21 0 3 5 0 0
1975 CLE P 5 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 140