Bob Scheffing, baseball player, 1941-1951

Bob Scheffing

Born: 8/11/1913 in Overland, MO, USA

Died: 10/26/1985 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-04-26 | Final Game: 1951-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Boden Scheffing

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Biography

Bob Scheffing, born in 1913, was a versatile position player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball during the early to mid-20th century. His career spanned from 1941 to 1951, a period marked by the challenges of World War II and the evolving dynamics of the game. Scheffing played in 517 games, during which he recorded 357 hits, including 20 home runs and 187 RBIs. With a batting average of .263, he demonstrated a solid offensive presence on the field, complemented by his ability to steal bases, finishing his career with 6 stolen bases. Scheffing's playing style reflected the characteristics of the era, as he combined power with a consistent hitting approach that contributed to his teams' successes. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions during a time when the league was beginning to see the integration of players and changes in gameplay were noteworthy. Scheffing's legacy is remembered as part of the fabric of baseball's rich history, showcasing the determination and skill of players navigating the complexities of their time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
517 1357 105 357 53 9 20 187 6 103 127 0.263 0.316 0.360 0.676 -1097.7

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career SLG .360 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.676 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — near 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
1941 CHC NL 51 132 9 32 8 0 1 20 2 5 19 0.242 .262 (-8%) .332 (-19%) .373 (-13%) .705 (-16%) -387.7
1942 CHC NL 44 102 7 20 3 0 2 12 2 7 11 0.196 .253 (-23%) .323 (-23%) .349 (-19%) .672 (-21%) -363.9
1946 CHC NL 63 115 8 32 4 1 0 18 0 12 18 0.278 .256 (+8%) .328 (+5%) .358 (-8%) .687 (-2%) -12.1
1947 CHC NL 110 363 33 96 11 5 5 50 2 25 25 0.264 .262 (+1%) .336 (-7%) .376 (-3%) .712 (-5%) -446.8
1948 CHC NL 102 293 23 88 18 2 5 45 0 22 27 0.300 .263 (+14%) .340 (+3%) .379 (+13%) .719 (+8%) 393.1
1949 CHC NL 55 149 12 40 6 1 3 19 0 9 9 0.268 .262 (+2%) .343 (-8%) .384 (avg) .727 (-4%) -148.8
1950 CHC NL 12 16 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1950 CIN NL 21 47 4 13 0 0 2 6 0 4 2 0.277 — — — — 0.0
1951 CIN NL 47 122 9 31 2 0 2 14 0 16 9 0.254 .260 (-3%) .336 (+3%) .385 (-17%) .721 (-8%) -120.2
1951 STL NL 12 18 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 3 5 0.111 — — — — -120.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 387 0 1444 166 27 24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 CHN C 34 0 126 17 5 1
1942 CHN C 32 0 122 16 2 6
1946 CHN C 40 0 97 10 0 3
1947 CHN C 97 0 379 52 7 4
1948 CHN C 78 0 332 36 4 5
1949 CHN C 40 0 152 18 4 3
1950 CHN C 3 0 11 0 1 1
1950 CIN C 11 0 43 2 0 0
1951 CIN C 41 0 150 13 4 1
1951 SLN C 11 0 32 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 388