Bob Chesnes
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1948-1950)
Bob Chesnes was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1950 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 3 seasons. Across 61 career appearances, he went 24-22 with a 4.66 ERA and 130 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 5/23/1979 in Everett, WA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1948-05-06
- Last Game
- 1950-09-27
Full name: Robert Vincent Chesnes
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | PIT | NL | 14 | 6 | 25 | 23 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 194.1 | 180 | 77 | 90 | 69 | 3.57 | 4.10 (+13%) | -1364.9 |
| 1949 | PIT | NL | 7 | 13 | 27 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 145.1 | 153 | 95 | 82 | 49 | 5.88 | 4.12 (-43%) | -3111.6 |
| 1950 | PIT | NL | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 44 | 24 | 17 | 12 | 5.54 | 4.36 (-27%) | -1444.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 24 | 22 | 61 | 55 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 378.2 | 377 | 196 | 189 | 130 | 4.66 | — | -5,921 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 172 | 28 | 44 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 18 | .256 | .308 | .360 | .669 | -145 |
Career AVG .256 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .308 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.
Career SLG .360 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.
Career OPS .669 vs. league average .731 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | PIT | NL | 39 | 91 | 15 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 11 | .275 | .263 (+4%) | .340 (-4%) | .379 (-10%) | .719 (-7%) | -106.8 |
| 1949 | PIT | NL | 42 | 68 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 6 | .250 | .262 (-5%) | .343 (-12%) | .384 (+11%) | .727 (avg) | -38.2 |
| 1950 | PIT | NL | 9 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 90 | 172 | 28 | 44 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 18 | .256 | — | — | — | — | -145 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (151 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 49 | 87 | 14 | 25 | 0 | 6 | .287 |
| Away | 41 | 85 | 14 | 19 | 2 | 9 | .224 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 33 | 206.0 | 206 | 103 | 91 | 76 | 4.50 |
| Away | 28 | 172.1 | 171 | 95 | 98 | 55 | 4.96 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-09-27 | PIT | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-06-01 | PIT | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-05-27 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1950-05-21 | PIT | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-05-14 | PIT | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-05-06 | PIT | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-04-29 | PIT | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-04-22 | PIT | CIN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-04-18 | PIT | STL | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949-09-30 | PIT | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-09-27 | PIT | CHC | — | 1.0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1950-06-01 | PIT | BSN | — | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-05-27 | PIT | CHC | L | 4.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 1950-05-21 | PIT | NY1 | W | 9.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950-05-14 | PIT | CHC | W | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950-05-06 | PIT | NY1 | — | 4.2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1950-04-29 | PIT | CIN | L | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-04-22 | PIT | CIN | W | 9.0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1950-04-18 | PIT | STL | L | 7.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1949-09-30 | PIT | CIN | W | 9.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 61 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 21th | 8.0 | 336 | 0 |
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Bob Chesnes: the record in brief
Bob Chesnes played a first major league game on May 6, 1948 and a last one on September 27, 1950. All of the seasons listed were played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Chesnes is listed as a pitcher at 180 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Chesnes batted from both sides and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is May 6, 1921, in Oakland, CA, USA. The bio records the death on May 23, 1979, in Everett, WA, USA. The bio lists the given name Robert Vincent.
Chesnes's career pitching line is 24 wins, 22 losses and a 4.66 ERA over 61 appearances. The totals include 130 strikeouts and 25 complete games. Against a 4.19 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.66 mark was 11.2% worse. Chesnes won 14 games in 1948, the most of any season listed. In 1948, one of the busiest seasons, Chesnes posted a 3.57 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.10.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Chesnes
- What years did Bob Chesnes play?
- Bob Chesnes played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1950.
- Was Bob Chesnes a pitcher?
- Yes. Bob Chesnes pitched in the major leagues, recording 24 wins and 130 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bob Chesnes hit?
- Bob Chesnes hit 2 career home runs with 44 hits.
- What teams did Bob Chesnes play for?
- Bob Chesnes played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1948–1950).
- What were Bob Chesnes's career stats?
- In 61 games, Bob Chesnes went 24-22 with a 4.66 ERA, 130 strikeouts, 378.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Bob Chesnes play?
- Bob Chesnes played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Chesnes and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Chesnes was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- What was Bob Chesnes's career ERA?
- Bob Chesnes finished with a 4.66 career ERA, going 24-22 with 130 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bob Chesnes have?
- Bob Chesnes recorded 130 career strikeouts.
- Is Bob Chesnes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Chesnes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.