Bob Edmondson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1906-1908)
Bob Edmondson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1908 for the Washington Senators, a span of 3 seasons. In 29 career games, he hit .193 with 16 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 8/14/1931 in Lawrence, KS, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1906-09-15
- Last Game
- 1908-10-08
Full name: Robert E. Edmondson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 83 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 18 | .193 | .264 | .265 | .529 | -146 |
Career AVG .193 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.
Career OBP .264 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.
Career SLG .265 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.
Career OPS .529 vs. league average .614 across their career seasons — 13.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | WS1 | AL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1908 | WS1 | AL | 26 | 80 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 18 | .188 | .240 (-22%) | .298 (-12%) | .306 (-14%) | .605 (-13%) | -145.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 29 | 83 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 18 | .193 | — | — | — | — | -146 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | WS1 | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4.50 | 2.68 (-68%) | -75.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4.50 | — | -75 | ||
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 (31 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 35 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | .229 |
| Away | 16 | 48 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Away | 1 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908-10-08 | MIN | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1908-10-07 | MIN | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1908-09-29 | MIN | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-09-28 | MIN | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908-09-26 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1908-09-20 | MIN | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1908-09-19 | MIN | CHW | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-09-17 | MIN | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-09-14 | MIN | PHA | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908-09-12 | MIN | PHA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906-09-20 | MIN | DET | — | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-09-15 | MIN | NYY | L | 7.0 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | Lawrence | KS | 1898 |
Bob Edmondson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bob Edmondson debuted on September 15, 1906 and played a final game on October 8, 1908. Every season row on the page belongs to the Washington Senators, from 1906 through 1908. Edmondson is listed as an outfielder at 5'11" and 185 pounds. The bio says Edmondson batted and threw right-handed. Edmondson was born on April 30, 1879, in Paris, KY, USA. Edmondson died on August 14, 1931, in Lawrence, KS, USA. Bob Edmondson was the playing name; the full given name is Robert E.
Edmondson collected 16 hits in 83 at bats across 29 games, good for a .193 batting average; the totals also include 2 RBI. Reaching base at a .264 clip and slugging .265, Edmondson finished with a .529 OPS. The league as a whole hit .244 across Edmondson's seasons, which puts the .193 career mark 21.0% below average. By OPS the gap is 13.8% below league average (.529 against .614). The hits column peaks at 15, in 1908. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .188 in 1908, did not top the league's .240.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Edmondson
- What years did Bob Edmondson play?
- Bob Edmondson played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1908.
- Was Bob Edmondson a pitcher?
- No. Bob Edmondson was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Bob Edmondson hit?
- Bob Edmondson hit 0 career home runs with 16 hits.
- What was Bob Edmondson's career batting average?
- Bob Edmondson batted .193 over his career, with 16 hits in 83 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Edmondson have?
- Bob Edmondson drove in 2 runs in his career.
- What was Bob Edmondson's career ERA?
- Bob Edmondson finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 0-1 with 0 strikeouts.