Bob Tufts, baseball player, 1981-1983

Bob Tufts

Born: 11/2/1955 in Medford, MA, USA

Died: 10/4/2019 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-08-10 | Final Game: 1983-05-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Robert Malcolm Tufts

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Biography

Bob Tufts, born in 1955, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1981 to 1983. Known for his versatility on the mound, Tufts made a notable impact during his brief career, which was marked by a record of 2-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71. He recorded a total of 28 strikeouts and secured 2 saves, showcasing his ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations. Tufts played during an era when the game was evolving, with a growing emphasis on specialized roles for pitchers. His contributions, although limited in duration, reflected the shifting dynamics of bullpen usage in baseball. After his retirement, Tufts remained a part of the baseball community, remembered for both his skill on the mound and his commitment to the game. His tenure in Major League Baseball serves as a reminder of the dedication and talent required to reach the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 0 27 0 0 0 2 42.0 60 22 5 14 28 4.71 0

Career ERA 4.71 vs. league average 3.80 across their career seasons — 24.2% 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
1981 SFG NL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 15.3 20 6 6 12 3.52 3.58 (+2%) -
1982 KCR AL 2 0 10 0 0 0 2 20.0 24 10 3 13 4.50 3.86 (-16%) -
1983 KCR AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 6.7 16 6 5 3 8.10 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 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 .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1981 SFG NL 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1982 KCR AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 KCR AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 27 0 4 6 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 SFN P 11 0 3 4 0 0
1982 KCA P 10 0 1 0 0 0
1983 KCA P 6 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 27

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Princeton University Princeton NJ 1975, 1976, 1977