Bob Chipman
Born: 10/11/1918 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 11/8/1973 in Huntington, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1941-09-28 | Final Game: 1952-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Robert Howard Chipman
Biography
Bob Chipman was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned over a decade from 1941 to 1952. He made his mark in the game during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, navigating the complexities of World War II and the evolving dynamics of the sport in post-war America. Chipman was known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching style, which allowed him to compile a career record of 51 wins and 46 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.72, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum during his appearances on the mound.
Throughout his career, Chipman recorded a total of 322 strikeouts and notched 14 saves, highlighting his versatility and reliability as a pitcher. His contributions to the teams he played for were notable during an era that was beginning to see changes in player demographics and playing styles. Although he may not have achieved the notoriety of some of his contemporaries, Chipman's performance and dedication to the game left a lasting impact in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 46 | 293 | 87 | 29 | 7 | 14 | 880.7 | 889 | 364 | 60 | 386 | 322 | 3.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | BRO | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | BRO | NL | 3 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36.3 | 38 | 17 | 24 | 20 | 4.21 | -235.6 |
| 1944 | CHC | NL | 9 | 9 | 26 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 129.0 | 147 | 50 | 40 | 41 | 3.49 | - |
| 1945 | CHC | NL | 4 | 5 | 25 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 72.0 | 63 | 28 | 34 | 29 | 3.50 | - |
| 1946 | CHC | NL | 6 | 5 | 34 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 109.3 | 103 | 38 | 54 | 42 | 3.13 | - |
| 1947 | CHC | NL | 7 | 6 | 32 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 134.7 | 135 | 55 | 66 | 51 | 3.68 | - |
| 1948 | CHC | NL | 2 | 1 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 60.3 | 73 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 3.58 | - |
| 1949 | CHC | NL | 7 | 8 | 38 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 113.3 | 110 | 50 | 63 | 46 | 3.97 | - |
| 1950 | BSN | NL | 7 | 7 | 27 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 124.0 | 127 | 61 | 37 | 40 | 4.43 | 1208.2 |
| 1951 | BSN | NL | 4 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 52.0 | 59 | 28 | 19 | 17 | 4.85 | -324.9 |
| 1952 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.7 | 28 | 13 | 20 | 16 | 2.81 | -966.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 294 | 250 | 18 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 82 | 0.128 | 0.177 | 0.132 | 0.309 | -471.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | BRO | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | BRO | NL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | BRO | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | BRO | NL | 11 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | CHC | NL | 26 | 48 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.104 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | CHC | NL | 25 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CHC | NL | 34 | 33 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.061 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | CHC | NL | 33 | 44 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | CHC | NL | 34 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | CHC | NL | 38 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | BSN | NL | 27 | 39 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | BSN | NL | 33 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | BSN | NL | 29 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | WS | CHN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | WS | CHN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 293 | 0 | 53 | 150 | 7 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | BRO | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | BRO | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | BRO | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | BRO | P | 11 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944 | CHN | P | 26 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 2 |
| 1945 | CHN | P | 25 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1946 | CHN | P | 34 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 1 | 3 |
| 1947 | CHN | P | 32 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 0 | 2 |
| 1948 | CHN | P | 34 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | CHN | P | 38 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1950 | BSN | P | 27 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1951 | BSN | P | 33 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952 | BSN | P | 29 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 293 |