Bubba Church, baseball player, 1950-1955

Bubba Church

Born: 9/12/1924 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 9/17/2001 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-04-30 | Final Game: 1955-05-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Emory Nicholas Church

Biography

Bubba Church was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1924, who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 until his retirement in 1955. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, Church compiled a career record of 36 wins and 37 losses over the course of his five-year career. He finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.1, demonstrating his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay during a time when offensive production was on the rise. Throughout his career, Church struck out 274 batters and recorded 4 saves, showcasing his effectiveness as both a starting pitcher and a reliever. His contributions came during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the post-war era's influx of talent and the changing dynamics of pitching strategies. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Bubba Church remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history for his role in the game during the early 1950s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
36 37 147 95 32 7 4 713.3 738 325 84 277 274 4.10 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
162 235 21 53 9 0 3 13 0 4 42 0.226 0.242 0.302 0.544 -429.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 147 3 43 108 8 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 147

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1950 Rookie of the Year NL 4th 2.0 24 2