Bob Rhoads

Born: 10/4/1879 in Wooster, OH, USA

Died: 2/12/1967 in San Bernardino, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-04-19 | Final Game: 1909-08-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Barton Emory Rhoads

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Biography

Bob Rhoads was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1902 to 1909. Born in 1879, Rhoads made a name for himself during the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by evolving playing styles and the gradual transition from the deadball era to a more offensive game. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 97 wins and 82 losses, showcasing his ability to be a reliable starter on the mound. With an impressive earned run average of 2.61, Rhoads demonstrated his skills as a formidable pitcher, effectively limiting opponents' scoring opportunities. Rhoads struck out 522 batters during his time in the league and recorded 2 saves, highlighting his capacity not only as a starter but also as a capable reliever when needed. His effectiveness and consistency contributed to the success of the teams he played for, as he navigated the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball. Rhoads' achievements positioned him as a notable figure of his era, and his contributions to the game continue to be recognized by baseball historians and enthusiasts alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
97	82	218	185	154	21	2	1691.7	1604	491	19	494	522	2.61	0

Career ERA 2.61 vs. league average 2.72 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
1902	CHC	NL	4	8	16	12	12	1	1	118.0	131	42	42	43	3.20	3.17 (-1%)	-
1903	STL	NL	5	8	17	13	12	1	0	129.0	154	66	47	52	4.60	3.10 (-49%)	-
1903	CLE	AL	2	3	5	5	5	0	0	41.0	55	24	3	21	5.27	3.10 (-70%)	391.5
1904	CLE	AL	10	9	22	19	18	0	0	175.3	175	56	48	72	2.87	2.66 (-8%)	370.6
1905	CLE	AL	16	9	28	26	24	4	0	235.0	219	74	55	61	2.83	2.82 (avg)	-1473.4
1906	CLE	AL	22	10	38	34	31	7	0	315.0	259	63	92	89	1.80	2.68 (+33%)	-2245.6
1907	CLE	AL	15	14	35	31	23	5	1	275.0	258	70	84	76	2.29	2.50 (+8%)	-1437.9
1908	CLE	AL	18	12	37	30	20	1	0	270.0	229	53	73	62	1.77	2.40 (+26%)	-1843.4
1909	CLE	AL	5	9	20	15	9	2	0	133.3	124	43	50	46	2.90	2.55 (-14%)	-1246.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
231	642	37	121	11	8	2	48	7	21	202	0.188	0.214	0.240	0.454	-2174.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.454 vs. league average 0.629 across their career seasons — 27.8% 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
1902	CHC	NL	16	45	0	10	0	0	0	2	1	2	15	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1903	STL	NL	18	50	4	7	0	0	1	4	0	0	14	0.140	.261 (-47%)	.316 (-56%)	.345 (-42%)	.662 (-49%)	-378.0
1903	CLE	AL	5	17	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.118	—	—	—	—	-378.0
1904	CLE	AL	29	92	5	18	2	2	0	14	0	1	29	0.196	.246 (-21%)	.300 (-32%)	.321 (-19%)	.622 (-25%)	-375.9
1905	CLE	AL	33	95	10	21	4	3	1	11	2	4	32	0.221	.248 (-11%)	.307 (-18%)	.322 (+11%)	.629 (-3%)	-98.3
1906	CLE	AL	38	118	6	19	1	0	0	6	0	5	36	0.161	.247 (-35%)	.307 (-37%)	.315 (-46%)	.622 (-41%)	-738.5
1907	CLE	AL	35	92	5	17	2	0	0	6	2	2	23	0.185	.245 (-25%)	.304 (-34%)	.308 (-33%)	.613 (-33%)	-468.7
1908	CLE	AL	37	90	6	20	2	2	0	4	2	6	33	0.222	.240 (-8%)	.298 (-9%)	.306 (-6%)	.605 (-7%)	-114.6
1909	CLE	AL	20	43	1	7	0	1	0	1	0	1	15	0.163	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	7	7	13	7	2	0
P	218	155	81	509	26	23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	CHN	P	16	0	7	28	3	0
1903	SLN	OF	1	0	3	0	0	0
1903	SLN	P	17	0	2	29	4	1
1903	CLE	P	5	0	2	11	0	0
1904	CLE	OF	5	5	10	7	2	0
1904	CLE	P	22	19	10	52	3	4
1905	CLE	OF	1	2	0	0	0	0
1905	CLE	P	28	26	6	78	1	3
1906	CLE	P	38	34	17	88	4	5
1907	CLE	P	35	31	13	83	5	6
1908	CLE	P	37	30	18	96	2	2
1909	CLE	P	20	15	6	44	4	2