Bob Greenwood, baseball player, 1954-1955

Bob Greenwood

Born: 3/13/1928 in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico

Died: 9/1/1994 in Hayward, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-21 | Final Game: 1955-04-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Robert Chandler Greenwood

Biography

Bob Greenwood, born in 1928, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1954 to 1955. Greenwood played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, just before the explosive growth of the game in the late 1950s and 1960s. He made a modest but impactful mark in the league, finishing his career with a record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.92. Over the course of his brief tenure, he recorded a total of 9 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to get batters out despite limited appearances. Greenwood's time in the major leagues was characterized by the challenges many pitchers faced during an era that was beginning to see the rise of power hitting and changing approaches to the game. Although his career statistics may not reflect the dominance of a star pitcher, his contributions to the teams he played for during the mid-1950s remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. His journey through the sport reflects the experiences of many players of his time, navigating the complexities of a game that was evolving rapidly.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 2 12 4 0 0 0 39.0 35 17 3 18 9 3.92 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 0.000 0.167 0.000 0.167 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 12 4 3 7 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 12

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Mary's College of California Moraga CA 1947