Bob Ayrault
Born: 4/27/1966 in South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-06-07 | Final Game: 1993-07-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: Robert Cunningham Ayrault
Biography
Bob Ayrault, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1993. During his brief career, Ayrault showcased his skills primarily as a right-handed pitcher. He finished his time in the majors with a record of 5-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.05, reflecting his ability to contribute effectively to his team's pitching staff. Over the course of his career, he struck out 42 batters, demonstrating his capability to overpower hitters despite not recording any saves.
Ayrault's playing era was marked by a transition in baseball, as teams began to emphasize specialized roles in their pitching rotations. His contributions were particularly valuable during a time when the game was evolving with an increasing focus on strikeouts and pitching depth. Although his major league career was relatively short-lived, Ayrault's presence on the mound and his performance during the early '90s remain a part of baseball history, highlighting the diverse paths players take in the pursuit of their dreams in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73.3 | 68 | 33 | 2 | 33 | 42 | 4.05 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 2 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.3 | 32 | 15 | 17 | 27 | 3.12 | 1051.8 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9.58 | -440.4 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3.20 | 166.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 14 | 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 | 54 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | PHI | P | 30 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | PHI | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SEA | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 54 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | PHI | NL | $125,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $125,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | NV | 1987, 1988 |