Bob Sebra

Born: 12/11/1961 in Ridgewood, NJ, USA

Died: 7/22/2020 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-06-26 | Final Game: 1990-06-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Robert Bush Sebra

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Biography

Bob Sebra, born in 1961, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1985 to June 26, 1990. Known for his versatility on the mound, Sebra played during a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing a shift towards more specialized roles for pitchers. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 15-29 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71. His capacity to strike out batters was notable, with a total of 281 strikeouts, highlighting his ability to challenge opposing hitters. Additionally, Sebra contributed to his teams with one save, indicating his capability in high-pressure situations. Sebra's playing style combined a mix of finesse and power, allowing him to navigate through various lineups during a competitive era in baseball. While he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his presence on the mound and contributions to the teams he played for reflected the evolving landscape of pitching in the late 1980s. After retiring on June 30, 1990, Sebra left behind a legacy as a pitcher who embraced the challenges of his time, contributing to the game in ways that extended beyond just his statistics.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
15	29	94	52	7	2	1	366.7	392	192	37	149	281	4.71	0

Career ERA 4.71 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 20.5% 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
1985	TEX	AL	0	2	7	4	0	0	0	20.3	26	17	14	13	7.52	3.89 (-93%)	-1165.2
1986	WSN	NL	5	5	17	13	3	1	0	91.3	82	36	25	66	3.55	3.97 (+11%)	-
1987	WSN	NL	6	15	36	27	4	1	0	177.3	184	87	67	156	4.42	4.29 (-3%)	-
1988	PHI	NL	1	2	3	3	0	0	0	11.3	15	10	10	7	7.94	3.73 (-113%)	-127.0
1989	PHI	NL	2	3	6	5	0	0	0	34.3	41	17	10	21	4.46	3.71 (-20%)	-1144.8
1989	CIN	NL	0	0	15	0	0	0	1	21.0	24	15	18	14	6.43	3.71 (-73%)	-1032.0
1990	ATL	AL	1	2	10	0	0	0	0	11.0	20	10	5	4	8.18	3.86 (-112%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
95	96	4	14	2	0	0	1	0	5	27	0.146	0.188	0.167	0.355	-452.9

Career AVG .146 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 57.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.355 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 50.3% 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
1985	TEX	AL	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1986	WSN	NL	18	29	2	6	1	0	1	5	0.207	—	—	—	—	0.0
1987	WSN	NL	36	51	2	8	1	1	2	16	0.157	.262 (-40%)	.331 (-43%)	.415 (-58%)	.746 (-51%)	-452.9
1988	PHI	NL	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	PHI	NL	6	10	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	CIN	NL	15	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	ATL	AL	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0