Bob Rice, baseball player, 1926-1926

Bob Rice

Born: 5/28/1899 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 2/20/1986 in Elizabethtown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-09-01 | Final Game: 1926-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Robert Turnbull Rice

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Biography

Bob Rice was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s. Born in 1899, Rice's career spanned from September 1 to September 29, 1926, during a transitional period in baseball marked by the tail end of the deadball era. Throughout his brief tenure in the league, he appeared in 19 games, where he recorded 8 hits, drove in 10 runs, and finished with a batting average of .148. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions on the field reflected the grit and determination characteristic of players from that era. Although Rice's major league career was short-lived, he remains a part of baseball history, embodying the spirit of competition and the challenges faced by players in the early 20th century. His experience serves as a reminder of the many athletes who have contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport, often under difficult circumstances and with limited opportunities. Despite the modest statistical output, Rice's time in the majors highlights the diverse stories that make up the narrative of baseball's past.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 54 3 8 0 1 0 10 0 3 4 0.148 0.193 0.185 0.378 -449.6

Career AVG .148 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 47.0% below league average.

Career OBP .193 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.

Career SLG .185 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 52.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.378 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 48.6% 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
1926 PHI NL 19 54 3 8 0 1 0 10 0 3 4 0.148 .279 (-47%) .345 (-44%) .390 (-53%) .735 (-49%) -449.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 2 8 1 2
3B 15 0 14 24 6 6
SS 2 0 1 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1926 PHI 2B 2 0 2 8 1 2
1926 PHI 3B 15 0 14 24 6 6
1926 PHI SS 2 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 15
Shortstop 2