Bob Becker
Born: 8/15/1875 in Syracuse, NY, USA
Died: 10/11/1951 in Syracuse, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1897-09-06 | Final Game: 1898-05-17
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 148 lbs
Full name: Robert Charles Becker
Biography
Bob Becker, born in 1875, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1897 to 1909, though his time in the major leagues was brief. Becker played primarily as a position player and participated in a total of 6 games during his time in the league. Over the course of his career, he recorded 1 hit, which resulted in a batting average of 0.1, alongside 1 run batted in (RBI) and no home runs or stolen bases.
Becker's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the early development of the game and the gradual shift away from the so-called "deadball" era. While his major league presence was limited, Becker's participation in the sport is a reflection of the era's dynamic nature, where numerous players sought their opportunity to make a mark, often competing for spots in a rapidly evolving league. Despite a short stint, Becker remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the foundation of the sport in its formative years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 38 | 21 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 6.52 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | PHI | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 5.62 | 492.0 |
| 1898 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 10.80 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.100 | 0.308 | 0.100 | 0.408 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | PHI | NL | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1898 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | PHI | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1898 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |