Bob Baird
Born: 1/16/1940 in Knoxville, TN, USA
Died: 4/11/1974 in Chattanooga, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-09-03 | Final Game: 1963-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Robert Allen Baird
Biography
Bob Baird was a professional baseball player born in 1940, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. His career spanned from September 3, 1962, to September 27, 1963, a brief period in which he appeared in a total of 8 games. Baird's time in the majors was marked by his determination to contribute to his team, albeit with limited statistical success. He recorded 1 hit in 6 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .167. Throughout his career, he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and he did not record any stolen bases.
Playing during an era that was transitional in the sport, Baird's playing days coincided with the tail end of the post-war boom in baseball, a time when the game began to see changes in player dynamics and strategy. Despite the brief nature of his career, Baird's journey through Major League Baseball reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. While he may not have achieved substantial personal statistics, his presence in the league during a pivotal time in baseball history contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's past.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 25 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 7.25 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | WS2 | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 6.75 | -93.4 |
| 1963 | WS2 | AL | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7.71 | -289.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | WS2 | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | WS2 | AL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | WS2 | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | WS2 | P | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson-Newman College | Jefferson City | TN | 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962 |