Bob Garbark
Born: 11/13/1909 in Houston, TX, USA
Died: 8/15/1990 in Meadville, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1934-09-03 | Final Game: 1945-08-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Robert Michael Garbark
Biography
Bob Garbark, born in 1909, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1934 to 1945. Operating primarily as a position player, Garbark played in a total of 145 games during his career. He recorded 81 hits, achieving a batting average of .248, and contributed 28 RBIs to his teams. Despite his utility as a player, Garbark did not hit any home runs and did not attempt any stolen bases throughout his time in the league.
Garbark's career unfolded during a pivotal era in baseball, which was characterized by the transition from the Great Depression into World War II. His contributions came during a time when the game was evolving, with players facing unique challenges both on and off the field. While he may not have been a household name, Garbark's perseverance and commitment to the game represented the spirit of many players of his era, who played through adversity and contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His legacy, though modest in numbers, reflects the dedication of those who played the game during challenging times.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.0 | 14.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.214 | 0.267 | 0.214 | 0.481 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1935 | 14.0 | 13.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.231 | 0.286 | 0.231 | 0.517 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | 327 | 31 | 81 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 26 | 17 | 0.248 | 0.307 | 0.275 | 0.582 | -524.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CLE | AL | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | CLE | AL | 6 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | CHC | NL | 23 | 54 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.259 | -254.7 |
| 1939 | CHC | NL | 24 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | PHA | AL | 18 | 23 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.261 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | BOS | AL | 68 | 199 | 21 | 52 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 10 | 0.261 | -269.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 134 | 0 | 399 | 45 | 2 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CLE | C | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | CLE | C | 6 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | CHN | C | 20 | 0 | 64 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | CHN | C | 21 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | PHA | C | 15 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | BOS | C | 67 | 0 | 249 | 31 | 2 | 9 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 134 |
| First Base | 1 |