Bob Way, baseball player, 1927-1927

Bob Way

Born: 4/2/1906 in Emlenton, PA, USA

Died: 6/20/1974 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-04-12 | Final Game: 1927-05-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Robert Clinton Way

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Biography

Bob Way, born in 1906, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1927. He played in Major League Baseball for a short stint, appearing in five games during the 1927 season. As a position player, Way showcased his skills primarily as a hitter, finishing his career with a batting average of .333. In those five games, he managed to secure one hit and contribute one run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts, demonstrating a glimmer of potential in the otherwise competitive landscape of the late 1920s. Although Way's time in the majors was limited, he was part of a transformative era in baseball marked by a growing emphasis on offensive production and the emergence of legendary players. His career ended on May 15, 1927, and while he may not have left a lasting mark in the record books, Way's brief appearance in the game reflects the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 3 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.333 0.333 0.333 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +18.2% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
1927 CHW AL 5 3 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 CHA 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1