Bob Gillespie
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1944-1950)
Bob Gillespie was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1950 for the Detroit Tigers, the Chicago White Sox, and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 7 seasons. Across 58 career appearances, he went 5-13 with a 5.07 ERA and 59 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
- 6'4" / 187 lb
- Died
- 11/4/2001 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1944-05-11
- Last Game
- 1950-05-11
Full name: Robert William Gillespie
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 6.55 | 3.57 (-83%) | -453.5 |
| 1947 | CHA | AL | 5 | 8 | 25 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 118.0 | 133 | 62 | 53 | 36 | 4.73 | 3.97 (-19%) | 218.4 |
| 1948 | CHA | AL | 0 | 4 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 72.0 | 81 | 41 | 33 | 19 | 5.12 | 4.10 (-25%) | -181.5 |
| 1950 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 20.25 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 5 | 13 | 58 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 202.1 | 223 | 114 | 102 | 59 | 5.07 | — | -417 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 51 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 24 | .039 | .109 | .039 | .148 | 0 |
Career AVG .039 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 85.1% below league average.
Career OBP .109 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 67.6% below league average.
Career SLG .039 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 89.6% below league average.
Career OPS .148 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — 79.2% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | DET | AL | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1947 | CHA | AL | 25 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | .061 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1948 | CHA | AL | 25 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1950 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 58 | 51 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 24 | .039 | — | — | — | — | 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 (116 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .087 |
| Away | 30 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 103.2 | 109 | 47 | 53 | 36 | 4.08 |
| Away | 30 | 98.2 | 114 | 67 | 49 | 23 | 6.11 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-05-11 | BOS | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-28 | CHW | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-19 | CHW | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-18 | CHW | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948-09-11 | CHW | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-31 | CHW | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-23 | CHW | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-14 | CHW | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-09 | CHW | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-08 | CHW | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-05-11 | BOS | DET | — | 1.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948-09-28 | CHW | CLE | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-19 | CHW | MIN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-18 | CHW | PHA | — | 2.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1948-09-11 | CHW | DET | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-31 | CHW | MIN | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948-08-23 | CHW | NYY | — | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-14 | CHW | CLE | — | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1948-08-09 | CHW | SLA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948-08-08 | CHW | BOS | — | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 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 | 58 |
Bob Gillespie: the record in brief
Bob Gillespie's major league career runs from a debut on May 11, 1944 to a final game on May 11, 1950. By club, Gillespie's seasons break down as the Detroit Tigers (1944), the Chicago White Sox (1947 to 1948), and the Boston Red Sox (1950). The bio lists Gillespie as a pitcher who both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'4" and 187 pounds. Gillespie was born on October 8, 1919, in Columbus, OH, USA. Gillespie died on November 4, 2001, in Winston-Salem, NC, USA. Gillespie's full given name, per the bio, is Robert William Gillespie.
Gillespie went 5-13 with a 5.07 ERA in 58 games, 23 of them starts. The totals include 59 strikeouts. Against a 3.99 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.07 mark was 27.2% worse. No season topped the 5 wins of 1947. 1947 was Gillespie's sharpest full season, a 4.73 ERA against the league's 3.97.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Gillespie
- What years did Bob Gillespie play?
- Bob Gillespie played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1950.
- Was Bob Gillespie a pitcher?
- Yes. Bob Gillespie pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 59 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bob Gillespie hit?
- Bob Gillespie hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Bob Gillespie play for?
- Bob Gillespie played for 3 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1944), the Chicago White Sox (1947–1948), and the Boston Red Sox (1950).
- What were Bob Gillespie's career stats?
- In 58 games, Bob Gillespie went 5-13 with a 5.07 ERA, 59 strikeouts, and 202.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Bob Gillespie play?
- Bob Gillespie played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Gillespie and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Gillespie was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 187 pounds.
- What was Bob Gillespie's career ERA?
- Bob Gillespie finished with a 5.07 career ERA, going 5-13 with 59 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bob Gillespie have?
- Bob Gillespie recorded 59 career strikeouts.
- Is Bob Gillespie in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Gillespie has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.