Bob Sadowski

Born: 2/19/1938 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 8/5/2018 in Newnan, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-06-19 | Final Game: 1966-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Robert Sadowski

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Biography

Bob Sadowski was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1966. Born in 1938, Sadowski made his debut during an era marked by a transition in the game, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era into a time where pitchers had to adapt to more offensive-minded strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 20 wins and 27 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.87. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 257 strikeouts, contributing to his reputation as a capable pitcher of his time. Sadowski's career highlights included not only his strikeout prowess but also his role in the bullpen, where he notched 8 saves. While he may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination of pitchers in the mid-1960s. His playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit, which resonated with fans and teammates alike. Sadowski's legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the challenges and triumphs faced by players during a transformative period in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
20	27	115	54	13	1	8	439.7	416	189	41	130	257	3.87	0

Career ERA 3.87 vs. league average 3.51 across their career seasons — 10.1% worse 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
1963	ATL	NL	5	7	19	18	5	1	0	116.7	99	34	30	72	2.62	3.46 (+24%)	-
1964	ATL	NL	9	10	51	18	5	0	5	166.7	159	76	56	96	4.10	3.58 (-15%)	-
1965	ATL	NL	5	9	34	13	3	0	3	123.0	117	59	35	78	4.32	3.50 (-23%)	-
1966	BOS	AL	1	1	11	5	0	0	0	33.3	41	20	9	11	5.40	3.52 (-53%)	-699.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
115	129	9	13	1	0	0	6	0	2	57	0.101	0.121	0.109	0.230	-436.9

Career AVG .101 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 59.3% below league average.

Career OBP .121 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 61.0% below league average.

Career SLG .109 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 71.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.230 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 66.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1963	ATL	NL	19	35	0	2	0	0	0	15	0.057	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	ATL	NL	51	52	6	8	1	4	1	22	0.154	.250 (-39%)	.312 (-46%)	.377 (-54%)	.690 (-50%)	-436.9
1965	ATL	NL	34	35	3	3	0	2	1	19	0.086	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	BOS	AL	11	7	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0