Bob Chipman, baseball player, 1941-1952

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 293