Bob Trowbridge, baseball player, 1956-1960

Bob Trowbridge

Born: 6/27/1930 in Hudson, NY, USA

Died: 4/3/1980 in Hudson, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-22 | Final Game: 1960-07-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Trowbridge

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Biography

Bob Trowbridge, born in 1930, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1960. During his five-season career, Trowbridge showcased his skills on the mound, compiling a record of 13-13 with a 3.95 earned run average (ERA). He was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 201 strikeouts, and he also contributed to his teams with 5 saves, demonstrating versatility in late-game situations. Trowbridge played during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving in the post-war era. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his performance contributed to the fabric of the game during the late 1950s, a time when power pitching was becoming increasingly valued. His ability to compete at the major league level highlights the talent and dedication required to succeed in such a demanding environment. Trowbridge's legacy, though not marked by accolades, reflects the spirit of perseverance that characterizes many players of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 13 116 25 4 1 5 330.3 324 145 25 156 201 3.95 0

Career ERA 3.95 vs. league average 3.88 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
1956 ATL NL 3 2 19 4 1 0 0 50.7 38 15 34 40 2.66 3.96 (+33%) -
1957 ATL NL 7 5 32 16 3 1 1 126.0 118 51 52 75 3.64 3.83 (+5%) -
1958 ATL NL 1 3 27 4 0 0 1 55.0 53 24 26 31 3.93 3.86 (-2%) -
1959 ATL NL 1 0 16 0 0 0 1 30.3 45 20 10 22 5.93 3.90 (-52%) -
1960 KC1 AL 1 3 22 1 0 0 2 68.3 70 35 34 33 4.61 3.82 (-21%) -731.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
116 77 3 6 1 0 0 0 0 3 32 0.078 0.113 0.091 0.203 0.0

Career AVG .078 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 69.7% below league average.

Career OBP .113 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 65.4% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 76.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.203 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 71.7% 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
1956 ATL NL 19 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1957 ATL NL 32 39 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 18 0.103 — — — — 0.0
1958 ATL NL 27 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1959 ATL NL 16 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1960 KC1 AL 22 18 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.056 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1957 WS ML1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 1.0 2 5 3 1 45.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1957 WS ML1 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 2 5 3 1 45.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 116 25 18 48 2 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1956 ML1 P 19 4 0 11 1 1
1957 ML1 P 32 16 13 15 0 1
1958 ML1 P 27 4 1 5 1 3
1959 ML1 P 16 0 0 4 0 0
1960 KC1 P 22 1 4 13 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 116