Bob Gebhard
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1971-1974)
Bob Gebhard was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1974 for the Minnesota Twins and the Montreal Expos, a span of 4 seasons. Across 31 career appearances, he went 1-3 with a 5.93 ERA and 26 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1971-08-02
- Last Game
- 1974-09-03
Full name: Robert Henry Gebhard
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | MIN | AL | 1 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 3.00 | 3.47 (+14%) | 208.7 |
| 1972 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21.0 | 36 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 8.57 | 3.26 (-163%) | -995.9 |
| 1974 | MON | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 41.0 | 58 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 5.93 | — | -787 | ||
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | MIN | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | MIN | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | MON | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (62 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 18.1 | 27 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 7.36 |
| Away | 15 | 22.2 | 31 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 4.76 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-09-03 | WSN | STL | — | 2.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-17 | MIN | KCR | L | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-08-17 | MIN | DET | — | 4.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972-07-31 | MIN | CHW | — | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 1972-07-29 | MIN | OAK | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-07-19 | MIN | NYY | — | 3.0 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1972-07-09 | MIN | NYY | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-06-29 | MIN | KCR | — | 0.2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-06-29 | MIN | KCR | — | 1.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972-06-28 | MIN | LAA | SV | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 31 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | Iowa City | IA | 1963, 1964, 1965 |
Bob Gebhard: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 2, 1971 and the final game on September 3, 1974, Bob Gebhard built the record summarized on this page. Gebhard played for the Minnesota Twins (1971 through 1972) and the Montreal Expos (1974). The bio lists Gebhard as a pitcher who threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 2 inches and 210 pounds. The birth record reads January 3, 1943, in Lamberton, MN, USA. Gebhard's full given name, per the bio, is Robert Henry Gebhard.
The pitching table credits Gebhard with a 1-3 record and a 5.93 ERA in 31 games. The same table counts 26 strikeouts. Against a 3.46 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.93 mark was 71.5% worse. 1971 was Gebhard's sharpest full season, a 3.00 ERA against the league's 3.47.
Every defensive appearance on record for Gebhard, 31 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 2 putouts and 13 assists against 0 errors.
Gebhard's college years, 1963, 1964, and 1965, were spent at University of Iowa. Retrosheet box scores cover 62 of Gebhard's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Gebhard
- What years did Bob Gebhard play?
- Bob Gebhard played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1974.
- Was Bob Gebhard a pitcher?
- Yes. Bob Gebhard pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 26 strikeouts.
- What teams did Bob Gebhard play for?
- Bob Gebhard played for 2 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1971–1972) and the Montreal Expos (1974).
- What were Bob Gebhard's career stats?
- In 31 games, Bob Gebhard went 1-3 with a 5.93 ERA, 26 strikeouts, 41.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Bob Gebhard play?
- Bob Gebhard played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Gebhard and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Gebhard was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 210 pounds.
- What was Bob Gebhard's career ERA?
- Bob Gebhard finished with a 5.93 career ERA, going 1-3 with 26 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bob Gebhard have?
- Bob Gebhard recorded 26 career strikeouts.
- Is Bob Gebhard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Gebhard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.