Bob Greenwood
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1954-1955)
Bob Greenwood was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1955 for the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 2 seasons. Across 12 career appearances, he went 1-2 with a 3.92 ERA and 9 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
- 6'5" / 200 lb
- Died
- 9/1/1994 in Hayward, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1954-04-21
- Last Game
- 1955-04-21
Full name: Robert Chandler Greenwood
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | PHI | NL | 1 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.2 | 28 | 13 | 18 | 9 | 3.19 | 3.90 (+18%) | -175.7 |
| 1955 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15.43 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 35 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 3.92 | — | -176 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .000 | .167 | .000 | .167 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .167 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — 77.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | PHI | NL | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1955 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (25 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 13.0 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2.77 |
| Away | 9 | 26.0 | 27 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 4.50 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-04-21 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-09-03 | PHI | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954-07-31 | PHI | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954-07-25 | PHI | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1954-07-19 | PHI | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-07-10 | PHI | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-07-05 | PHI | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954-06-20 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-05-23 | PHI | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954-05-17 | PHI | STL | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-04-21 | PHI | BRO | — | 2.1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954-09-03 | PHI | PIT | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-07-31 | PHI | STL | W | 8.0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954-07-25 | PHI | CHC | L | 8.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1954-07-19 | PHI | STL | L | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-07-10 | PHI | BRO | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1954-07-05 | PHI | NY1 | — | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954-06-20 | PHI | CIN | — | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954-05-17 | PHI | STL | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-05-02 | PHI | CIN | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College of California | Moraga | CA | 1947 |
Bob Greenwood: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bob Greenwood debuted on April 21, 1954 and played a final game on April 21, 1955. All of the seasons listed were played for the Philadelphia Phillies. Greenwood played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on March 13, 1928, in Cananea, Sonora, México and a listed size of 6-foot-5 and 200 pounds. Greenwood's death is recorded on September 1, 1994, in Hayward, CA, USA. Bob Greenwood was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Chandler.
Greenwood's career pitching line is 1 win, 2 losses and a 3.92 ERA over 12 appearances. The same table counts 9 strikeouts. Greenwood's 3.92 ERA was close to the 3.95 league figure for those seasons. In 1954, one of the busiest seasons, Greenwood posted a 3.19 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.90.
Greenwood appears at one position only: pitcher, in 12 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 3 putouts and 7 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Greenwood
- What years did Bob Greenwood play?
- Bob Greenwood played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1955.
- Was Bob Greenwood a pitcher?
- Yes. Bob Greenwood pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 9 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bob Greenwood hit?
- Bob Greenwood hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Bob Greenwood play for?
- Bob Greenwood played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1954–1955).
- What were Bob Greenwood's career stats?
- In 12 games, Bob Greenwood went 1-2 with a 3.92 ERA, 9 strikeouts, and 39.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Bob Greenwood play?
- Bob Greenwood played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Greenwood and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Greenwood was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Bob Greenwood's career ERA?
- Bob Greenwood finished with a 3.92 career ERA, going 1-2 with 9 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bob Greenwood have?
- Bob Greenwood recorded 9 career strikeouts.
- Is Bob Greenwood in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Greenwood has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.