Bob Heffner
Born: 9/13/1938 in Allentown, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1963-06-19 | Final Game: 1968-05-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Robert Frederic Heffner
Biography
Bob Heffner, born in 1938, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1968. Heffner's career unfolded during a transformative era in the sport, characterized by the emergence of power hitting and changing pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 11 wins and 21 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.51. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 241 strikeouts, complemented by 6 saves.
Heffner's playing style was marked by a competitive spirit and a determination to excel on the mound. Although he faced challenges in securing a consistently winning record, his contributions as a pitcher were significant during his tenure. His career spanned a period of transition in baseball, and while he may not have achieved superstar status, Heffner remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game’s history, reflecting the perseverance and dedication of the players of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 21 | 114 | 31 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 353.3 | 360 | 177 | 45 | 107 | 241 | 4.51 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | BOS | AL | 4 | 9 | 20 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 124.7 | 131 | 59 | 36 | 77 | 4.26 | -842.0 |
| 1964 | BOS | AL | 7 | 9 | 55 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 158.7 | 152 | 72 | 44 | 112 | 4.08 | -573.3 |
| 1965 | BOS | AL | 0 | 2 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.0 | 59 | 39 | 18 | 42 | 7.16 | -1058.1 |
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 3.46 | 114.2 |
| 1968 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2.25 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | 94 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0.128 | 0.163 | 0.202 | 0.365 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | BOS | AL | 21 | 43 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.116 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | BOS | AL | 55 | 44 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.159 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | BOS | AL | 27 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | LAA | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 114 | 31 | 33 | 38 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | BOS | P | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | BOS | P | 55 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | BOS | P | 27 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | CLE | P | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | CAL | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 114 |