Bob Whitcher

Born: 4/29/1917 in Berlin, NH, USA

Died: 5/8/1997 in Akron, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-08-20 | Final Game: 1945-09-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Robert Arthur Whitcher

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Biography

Bob Whitcher was a professional baseball player born in 1917, whose career spanned a brief but notable period in Major League Baseball from August 20, 1945, to September 18, 1945. Primarily a position player, Whitcher made his mark during a unique era in baseball, shortly after World War II, when the sport was experiencing a resurgence of talent as many veterans returned home. His time in the league was limited to just nine games, yet he managed to achieve a batting average of .333, showcasing his potential in a challenging environment. Despite his limited playing time, Whitcher's performance included one hit, marking a moment in the history of the game that reflected the transitional phase of baseball in the mid-1940s. Though he did not record any home runs or RBIs, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time when the sport was regaining its footing and popularity. Whitcher's career may have been short-lived, but it remains a testament to the myriad of players who passed through the league, each contributing to the legacy of America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	6	3	0	0	0	15.7	12	5	1	12	6	2.87	0

Career ERA 2.87 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 21.7% better 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
1945	BSN	NL	0	2	6	3	0	0	0	15.7	12	5	12	6	2.87	3.67 (+22%)	-554.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +27.7% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — near 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
1945	BSN	NL	9	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	0	1	2	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	BSN	P	6	0	1	2	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6