Bob Daughters
Born: 8/5/1914 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
Died: 8/22/1988 in Southbury, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1937-04-24 | Final Game: 1937-04-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Robert Francis Daughters
Biography
Bob Daughters, born in 1914, was a professional baseball player known for his brief appearance in Major League Baseball. His career was notably short, spanning only a single game on April 24, 1937. As a position player, Daughters faced the challenges of breaking into the big leagues during an era when competition was fierce, and opportunities were limited.
Despite his limited playing time, Daughters' journey to the major leagues reflects the aspirations of many young athletes of his time. In his sole game, he recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Although his statistical contributions to the game were minimal, his presence in the major leagues during the late 1930s serves as a reminder of the countless players who pursued their dreams on the diamond, even if only for a fleeting moment.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
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College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1935, 1936 |