Bob Hasty

Bob Hasty was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1924. Born in 1896, Hasty made his debut during a transformative period in baseball, just after the end of World War I and as the sport began to evolve in the Roaring Twenties. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, ultimately finishing with a record of 29 wins and 53 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.65, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during an era characterized by offensive prowess and the rise of powerful hitters. Hasty's playing style was marked by his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 167 strikeouts throughout his career. Although he recorded only one save, his contributions on the mound were significant to the teams he played for. As a pitcher in the early 20th century, Hasty navigated the complexities of a rapidly changing game, leaving his mark in a time when the sport was beginning to see the emergence of new strategies and the eventual integration of diverse talent. His career encapsulated the spirit of an era that was laying the groundwork for modern baseball.