Bob Romby

Born: 12/15/1918 in Shreveport, LA, USA

Died: 11/25/2004 in Farmville, VA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Robert Lee Romby

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Biography

Bob Romby, born in 1918, is an active pitcher known for his impressive skills on the mound. With a career record of 17-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 2.9, Romby has established himself as a formidable presence in the league. His ability to strike out batters is evident in his total of 183 strikeouts, complemented by 6 saves throughout his career. Romby's performance has earned him a selection to the All-Star Game, highlighting his contribution to the sport and recognition among his peers. Romby's career unfolds in a dynamic era of baseball, characterized by evolving pitching styles and greater emphasis on strikeouts. As a player who continues to compete at a high level, he represents the dedication and resilience of athletes who strive for excellence. His ongoing presence in the league not only brings excitement to fans but also serves as an inspiration to younger players aspiring to make their mark in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 9 44 27 16 4 6 229.3 168 74 2 110 183 2.90 0

Career ERA 2.90 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 25.3% 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
1946 BEG NN2 1 1 9 3 0 0 1 29.0 38 19 8 16 5.90 3.59 (-64%) 607.1
1947 BEG NN2 10 4 19 14 9 3 2 111.3 66 33 61 99 2.67 3.97 (+33%) 4020.0
1948 BEG NN2 6 4 16 10 7 1 3 89.0 64 22 41 68 2.22 4.10 (+46%) 2862.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
78 126 19 23 4 0 2 13 3 9 2 0.183 0.248 0.262 0.510 -585.2

Career AVG .183 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 30.0% below league average.

Career OBP .248 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career SLG .262 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.510 vs. league average 0.707 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
1946 BEG NN2 15 14 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1947 BEG NN2 32 53 8 9 2 0 0 5 1 1 1 0.170 .262 (-35%) .336 (-41%) .376 (-45%) .712 (-43%) -388.1
1948 BEG NN2 31 59 9 11 1 0 2 8 2 6 1 0.186 .263 (-29%) .340 (-20%) .379 (-20%) .719 (-20%) -197.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 NLC BEG 2 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 1 0 7.0 7 3 4 8 3.86

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1948 NLC BEG 0 0 1 1 0 7.0 7 3 4 8 3.86

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 1 0 1 0
OF 6 5 8 1 2 0
P 44 27 6 42 7 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1946 BEG P 9 3 3 8 2 0
1947 BEG 1B 2 0 1 0 1 0
1947 BEG OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1947 BEG P 19 14 2 17 2 1
1948 BEG OF 5 5 7 1 2 0
1948 BEG P 16 10 1 17 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 44
First Base 2
Right Field 6