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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | PHI | NL | 1 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.7 | 28 | 13 | 18 | 9 | 3.19 | -177.1 |
| 1955 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15.43 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | PHI | NL | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | PHI | P | 11 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |