Bob Spade, baseball player, 1907-1910

Bob Spade

Born: 1/4/1877 in Akron, OH, USA

Died: 9/7/1924 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-09-22 | Final Game: 1910-07-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert Spade

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Biography

Bob Spade was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1907 to 1910. Born in 1877, Spade made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-oriented games that would follow. Over his four-season career, he compiled a record of 25 wins and 24 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 2.96, Spade was known for his effective pitching and ability to control the game. He recorded 121 strikeouts and notched one save, reflecting his capability as a reliable arm in the bullpen and rotation. Although he played during a period that was often overshadowed by the legends of the game, his contributions on the field remain a testament to the skill and determination that characterized early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
25 24 62 52 36 4 1 426.3 411 140 4 159 121 2.96 0

Career ERA 2.96 vs. league average 2.56 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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
1907 CIN NL 1 2 3 3 3 1 0 27.0 21 3 9 7 1.00 2.50 (+60%) -185.1
1908 CIN NL 17 12 35 28 22 2 1 249.3 230 76 85 74 2.74 2.40 (-14%) -2141.2
1909 CIN NL 5 5 14 13 8 0 0 98.0 91 31 39 31 2.85 2.55 (-12%) -949.0
1910 CIN NL 1 2 3 3 1 0 0 17.3 35 13 9 1 6.75 2.79 (-142%) -839.3
1910 SLA AL 1 3 7 5 2 1 0 34.7 34 17 17 8 4.41 2.79 (-58%) -904.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
62 144 16 32 2 2 0 12 1 11 22 0.222 0.282 0.264 0.546 -355.4

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career SLG .264 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.546 vs. league average 0.621 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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
1907 CIN NL 3 7 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 2 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1908 CIN NL 35 87 9 17 0 1 0 8 0 3 14 0.195 .240 (-19%) .298 (-26%) .306 (-29%) .605 (-27%) -355.4
1909 CIN NL 14 34 3 10 1 1 0 2 0 3 3 0.294 — — — — 0.0
1910 CIN NL 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1910 SLA AL 7 11 4 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 3 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 62 52 7 85 9 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1907 CIN P 3 3 0 5 1 1
1908 CIN P 35 28 4 57 6 2
1909 CIN P 14 13 2 9 2 0
1910 CIN P 3 3 0 5 0 0
1910 SLA P 7 5 1 9 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 62