Bob Wellman, baseball player, 1948-1950

Bob Wellman

Born: 7/15/1925 in Norwood, OH, USA

Died: 12/20/1994 in Villa Hills, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-09-23 | Final Game: 1950-06-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Robert Joseph Wellman

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Biography

Bob Wellman was a professional baseball player born in 1925, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1948 until 1950. His career, though brief, spanned a transformative period in the sport as it began to emerge from the post-World War II era, a time characterized by a renewed interest in baseball and the eventual integration of the game. Wellman made his mark in the league during a time when players were beginning to embrace new techniques and strategies, although his tenure was limited to just 15 games. During his time on the field, Wellman recorded 7 hits, including 1 home run, and earned 1 RBI, boasting a batting average of .28. While he did not make a significant impact in terms of stolen bases, his contributions as a position player were emblematic of the diverse skills required during that era. Despite his limited playing time, Wellman's brief career represents an important chapter in the history of baseball, showcasing the passion and dedication of players who contributed to the game during the years following the war. He retired on June 3, 1950, leaving a legacy as one of many athletes who shaped the sport in its evolving landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 25 2 7 0 1 1 1 0 3 5 0.280 0.357 0.480 0.837 0.0

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .480 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +23.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.837 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — +14.3% above 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
1948 PHA AL 4 10 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1950 PHA AL 11 15 1 5 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 22 1 0 2
OF 3 0 8 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1948 PHA 1B 2 0 22 1 0 2
1948 PHA OF 1 0 4 0 1 0
1950 PHA OF 2 0 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Right Field 3