Bob Stoddard

Born: 3/8/1957 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-04 | Final Game: 1987-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert Lyle Stoddard

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Biography

Bob Stoddard, born in 1957, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1981 to 1987. He played during a transformative era in Major League Baseball, marked by the increasing emphasis on power hitting and the evolution of pitching strategies. Stoddard compiled a career record of 18 wins and 27 losses, finishing with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.03. Over his tenure, he recorded 223 strikeouts and achieved 3 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and out of the bullpen. Stoddard's playing style exemplified the workhorse mentality of pitchers in the 1980s, often relying on a mix of fastballs and secondary pitches to navigate lineups. While he may not have reached superstar status, his contributions to his teams were significant, providing depth in the pitching rotation during a time when many franchises were searching for reliable arms. After his retirement in 1987, Stoddard remained a part of baseball lore, remembered for his tenacity on the mound and his role in the game during a dynamic period in its history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
18	27	119	45	5	2	3	433.3	437	194	56	160	223	4.03	0

Career ERA 4.03 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — near 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
1981	SEA	AL	2	1	5	5	1	0	0	34.7	35	10	9	22	2.60	3.58 (+28%)	228.8
1982	SEA	AL	3	3	9	9	2	1	0	67.3	48	18	18	24	2.41	3.86 (+38%)	-730.3
1983	SEA	AL	9	17	35	23	2	1	0	175.7	182	86	58	87	4.41	3.87 (-14%)	-4992.2
1984	SEA	AL	2	3	27	6	0	0	0	79.0	86	45	37	39	5.13	3.81 (-35%)	-2200.7
1985	DET	AL	0	0	8	0	0	0	1	13.3	15	10	5	11	6.75	3.89 (-73%)	-398.0
1986	SDP	NL	1	0	18	0	0	0	1	23.3	20	6	11	17	2.31	3.97 (+42%)	-
1987	KCR	AL	1	3	17	2	0	0	1	40.0	51	19	22	23	4.28	4.29 (avg)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
119	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1981	SEA	AL	5	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1982	SEA	AL	9	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1983	SEA	AL	35	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1984	SEA	AL	27	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1985	DET	AL	8	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1986	SDP	NL	18	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1987	KCR	AL	17	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—