Bob Buhl, baseball player, 1953-1967

Bob Buhl

Born: 8/12/1928 in Saginaw, MI, USA

Died: 2/16/2001 in Titusville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-04-17 | Final Game: 1967-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Ray Buhl

Biography

Bob Buhl was a talented pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1967. Born in 1928, Buhl established himself as a reliable starter, finishing his career with a record of 166-132 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.55. Known for his control and ability to get batters out, he recorded a total of 1,268 strikeouts and contributed with 6 saves throughout his career. Buhl's performance on the mound earned him two selections as an All-Star, highlighting his status among the elite pitchers of his time. Buhl played in an era characterized by a transition in baseball, as the game began to evolve from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. He became known for his effective pitching style, which combined solid mechanics with an ability to navigate through tough lineups. His contributions were particularly impactful while he played for teams such as the Milwaukee Braves, where he became a key figure in their pitching rotation. Buhl's legacy remains as a skilled pitcher who helped shape the competitive landscape of baseball during the 1950s and 1960s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
166 132 457 369 111 20 6 2587.0 2446 1019 238 1105 1268 3.55 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
457 857 31 76 2 0 0 26 2 38 389 0.089 0.129 0.091 0.220 -8803.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1957 WS ML1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 2 2 0 3.3 6 4 6 4 10.80

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1957 WS ML1 0 1 2 2 0 3.3 6 4 6 4 10.80

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 457 351 211 461 18 32

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 457

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1957 Most Valuable Player NL 14th 15.0 336 0
1956 Most Valuable Player NL 23th 7.0 336 0