Bob Saunders

Born: 1/6/1902 in Roslyn, WA, USA

Died: 2/12/1983 in Seattle, WA, USA

Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Robert Lee Saunders

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Biography

Bob Saunders, born in 1902, is an active pitcher known for his resilience and competitive spirit on the mound. With a current career record of 3-1, Saunders demonstrates a strong ability to secure victories for his team. He maintains an earned run average (ERA) of 5.01, reflecting the challenges he faces as he competes in an era marked by evolving offensive strategies and an increasing emphasis on power hitting. Throughout his career, Saunders has accumulated 13 strikeouts, showcasing his capacity to challenge hitters and induce swings and misses. While he has yet to record a save, his role as a pitcher continues to be vital to his team's efforts. As he plays in the modern game, Saunders's journey reflects the ongoing evolution of baseball, where pitchers must adapt to new technologies and approaches to remain competitive. His contributions to the sport are a testament to his dedication and passion for the game, as he actively shapes his legacy in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	1	12	9	2	0	0	55.7	67	31	5	14	13	5.01	0

Career ERA 5.01 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 22.1% 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
1926	KCM	NNL	1	0	3	2	1	0	0	14.0	12	4	5	4	2.57	4.11 (+37%)	-137.2
1926	DS	NNL	2	1	9	7	1	0	0	41.7	55	27	9	9	5.83	4.11 (-42%)	-826.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	19	2	3	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.158	0.158	0.158	0.316	0.0

Career AVG .158 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.

Career OBP .158 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Career SLG .158 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 59.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.316 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 57.1% 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	KCM	NNL	3	5	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	DS	NNL	9	14	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	12	9	1	10	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1926	KCM	P	3	2	1	2	0	0
1926	DS	P	9	7	0	8	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	12