Bob Emmerich

Born: 8/1/1891 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 11/22/1948 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-09-22 | Final Game: 1923-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'3" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Robert George Emmerich

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Biography

Bob Emmerich, born in 1891, had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player during the 1923 season. His tenure in the league spanned from September 22 to October 6, 1923, during a time when baseball was transitioning into the post-deadball era. Emmerich appeared in 13 games, where he recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of .083. Though he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, he managed to steal one base, showcasing a glimpse of speed that contributed to the dynamics of his playing style. Despite his limited impact on the statistics sheet, Emmerich's time in the majors reflects the challenges many players faced in the early 20th century, where opportunities were often scarce and competition was fierce. His career, albeit short, is a reminder of the myriad of players who aspired to make their mark in the annals of baseball history, illustrating the depth of talent that existed even beyond the stars of the game.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
5.0	5.0	1.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0.400	0.400	0.400	0.800

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1929	5.0	5.0	1.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0.400	0.400	0.400	0.800

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	24	3	2	0	0	0	0	1	2	3	0.083	0.154	0.083	0.237	0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 70.5% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 55.3% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 78.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.237 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 67.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1923	BSN	NL	13	24	3	2	0	0	0	0	1	2	3	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	8	0	14	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	BSN	OF	8	0	14	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	8