Bob Gibson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1987)
Bob Gibson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1987 for the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Mets, a span of 5 seasons. Across 98 career appearances, he went 12-18 with a 4.24 ERA and 166 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
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-04-13
- Last Game
- 1987-07-25
Full name: Robert Louis Gibson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | ML4 | AL | 3 | 4 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 80.2 | 71 | 35 | 46 | 46 | 3.90 | 3.87 (-1%) | -921.7 |
| 1984 | ML4 | AL | 2 | 5 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 69.0 | 61 | 38 | 47 | 54 | 4.96 | 3.81 (-30%) | -2276.2 |
| 1985 | ML4 | AL | 6 | 7 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 92.1 | 86 | 40 | 49 | 53 | 3.90 | 3.89 (avg) | -1558.9 |
| 1986 | ML4 | AL | 1 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.2 | 23 | 14 | 23 | 11 | 4.72 | 3.97 (-19%) | -1349.0 |
| 1987 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 12 | 18 | 98 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 269.2 | 241 | 127 | 166 | 166 | 4.24 | — | -6,106 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | ML4 | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | ML4 | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | ML4 | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | ML4 | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 (196 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 48 | 134.0 | 122 | 71 | 80 | 90 | 4.77 |
| Away | 50 | 135.2 | 119 | 56 | 86 | 76 | 3.71 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-25 | NYN | HOU | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986-09-27 | MIL | BAL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-08-01 | MIL | TEX | L | 1.1 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-07-26 | MIL | SEA | — | 5.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986-07-20 | MIL | OAK | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-07-12 | MIL | SEA | — | 3.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986-07-11 | MIL | SEA | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986-07-08 | MIL | LAA | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-07-04 | MIL | OAK | — | 3.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-06-30 | MIL | BAL | — | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 98 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg | PA | 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 |
Bob Gibson: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 13, 1983 and the final game on July 25, 1987, Bob Gibson built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Milwaukee Brewers (1983 to 1986) and the New York Mets (1987). At 6 feet, 0 inches and 195 pounds, Gibson is listed as a pitcher. Gibson both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is June 19, 1957, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Bob Gibson was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Louis.
The pitching table credits Gibson with a 12-18 record and a 4.24 ERA in 98 games. The totals include 166 strikeouts and 13 saves. Against a 3.97 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.24 mark was 6.8% worse. Gibson won 6 games in 1985, the most of any season listed. Gibson struck out 54 batters in 1984, a career high. The most saves in one season was 11, in 1985. In 1985, one of the busiest seasons, Gibson posted a 3.90 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.89.
Gibson appears at one position only: pitcher, in 98 games. Fielding on the mound produced 30 putouts and 26 assists against 2 errors.
Before the majors, Gibson played college baseball at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (1975, 1976, 1977, and 1978). Gibson's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 196 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Gibson
- What years did Bob Gibson play?
- Bob Gibson played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1987.
- Was Bob Gibson a pitcher?
- Yes. Bob Gibson pitched in the major leagues, recording 12 wins and 166 strikeouts.
- What was Bob Gibson's career ERA?
- Bob Gibson finished with a 4.24 career ERA, going 12-18 with 166 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bob Gibson have?
- Bob Gibson recorded 166 career strikeouts.
- Is Bob Gibson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Gibson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Bob Gibson play for?
- Bob Gibson played for the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Mets.