Bob Scanlan

Born: 8/9/1966 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-05-07 | Final Game: 2001-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Robert Guy Scanlan

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Biography

Bob Scanlan was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2001. Born in 1966, Scanlan made his debut on May 7, 1991, and concluded his career on September 29, 2001. Throughout his time in the league, he was known for his versatility on the mound, contributing both as a starter and a reliever. His career record stood at 20-34, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.63. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 245 strikeouts and recorded 17 saves, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. Scanlan's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by significant changes in player performance and strategy. While he may not have achieved the same level of notoriety as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals, were invaluable. His competitive spirit and dedication to the game left a lasting impact on the organizations he represented, and he remains a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
20	34	290	39	0	0	17	536.7	583	276	41	209	245	4.63	0

Career ERA 4.63 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 6.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1991	CHC	NL	7	8	40	13	1	111.0	114	48	40	44	3.89	3.91 (avg)	-
1992	CHC	NL	3	6	69	0	14	87.3	76	28	30	42	2.89	3.75 (+23%)	-
1993	CHC	NL	4	5	70	0	0	75.3	79	38	28	44	4.54	4.19 (-8%)	-
1994	ATL	AL	2	6	30	12	2	103.0	117	47	28	65	4.11	4.51 (+9%)	-
1995	ATL	AL	4	7	17	14	0	83.3	101	61	44	29	6.59	4.45 (-48%)	-
1996	DET	AL	0	0	8	0	0	11.0	16	13	9	3	10.64	4.61 (-131%)	-530.4
1996	KCR	AL	0	1	9	0	0	11.3	13	4	3	3	3.18	4.61 (+31%)	-
1998	HOU	NL	0	1	27	0	0	26.3	24	9	13	9	3.08	4.43 (+31%)	-1054.8
2000	MIL	NL	0	0	2	0	0	1.7	6	5	0	1	27.00	—	0.0
2001	WSN	NL	0	0	18	0	0	26.3	37	23	14	5	7.86	4.42 (-78%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
290	30	1	2	0	0	0	3	0	1	12	0.067	0.094	0.067	0.160	0.0

Career AVG .067 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 74.8% below league average.

Career OBP .094 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 72.0% below league average.

Career SLG .067 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 83.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.160 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 78.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1991	CHC	NL	40	24	0	1	1	1	10	0.042	—	—	—	—
1992	CHC	NL	69	4	1	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1993	CHC	NL	70	2	0	1	2	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—
1994	ATL	AL	30	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1995	ATL	AL	17	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1996	DET	AL	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1996	KCR	AL	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1998	HOU	NL	27	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2000	MIL	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2001	WSN	NL	18	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	290	39	40	79	14	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1991	CHN	P	40	13	9	16	2	0
1992	CHN	P	69	0	5	22	2	0
1993	CHN	P	70	0	3	6	0	0
1994	ML4	P	30	12	8	12	1	1
1995	ML4	P	17	14	6	14	2	1
1996	DET	P	8	0	0	3	3	0
1996	KCA	P	9	0	1	1	1	0
1998	HOU	P	27	0	4	1	1	0
2000	MIL	P	2	0	0	0	1	0
2001	MON	P	18	0	4	4	1	0