Bob Edmondson
Born: 4/30/1879 in Paris, KY, USA
Died: 8/14/1931 in Lawrence, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1906-09-15 | Final Game: 1908-10-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Robert E. Edmondson
Biography
Bob Edmondson, born in 1879, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1906 to 1908. Primarily known as a position player, Edmondson made a modest impact in Major League Baseball, appearing in a total of 29 games during his time in the league. Over the course of his career, he recorded 16 hits and finished with a batting average of .193. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 2 RBIs to his teams.
Edmondson played during an era when professional baseball was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Although his statistics may not reflect the prowess of some contemporaries, his perseverance and participation in the early 20th century baseball landscape contributed to the rich history of the sport. His time in the majors, though brief, remains a part of the tapestry of baseball's formative years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | WSN | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4.50 | - |
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 | 0.193 | 0.264 | 0.265 | 0.529 | -147.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | WSN | AL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1908 | WSN | AL | 26 | 80 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 0.188 | -147.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 25 | 20 | 34 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | WS1 | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | WS1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | WS1 | OF | 24 | 20 | 34 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by 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 |