Bob Humphreys
Born: 8/18/1935 in Covington, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-09-08 | Final Game: 1970-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Robert William Humphreys
Biography
Bob Humphreys, born in 1935, was a skilled pitcher who had a professional baseball career spanning from September 8, 1962, to September 25, 1970. Known for his impressive control and ability to strike out batters, Humphreys finished his career with a record of 27-21 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.36. Over the course of his career, he recorded 364 strikeouts and achieved 20 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a relief pitcher.
Humphreys played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the rise of power hitters and the evolving strategies of pitching. His ability to maintain a solid ERA amidst the changing dynamics of the game showcased his effectiveness on the mound. Though his career was relatively brief, his contributions to his teams and the overall landscape of the game remain a testament to his talent and dedication to baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 21 | 319 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 566.0 | 482 | 211 | 55 | 219 | 364 | 3.36 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7.20 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5.06 | - |
| 1964 | STL | NL | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 42.7 | 32 | 12 | 15 | 36 | 2.53 | - |
| 1965 | CHC | NL | 2 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.7 | 59 | 23 | 27 | 38 | 3.15 | - |
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 7 | 3 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 111.7 | 91 | 35 | 28 | 88 | 2.82 | 2809.8 |
| 1967 | WS2 | AL | 6 | 2 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 105.7 | 93 | 49 | 41 | 54 | 4.17 | -2790.0 |
| 1968 | WS2 | AL | 5 | 7 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 92.7 | 78 | 38 | 30 | 56 | 3.69 | -2335.8 |
| 1969 | WS2 | AL | 3 | 3 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 79.7 | 69 | 27 | 38 | 43 | 3.05 | 456.7 |
| 1970 | ATL | AL | 2 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 45.7 | 37 | 16 | 22 | 32 | 3.15 | - |
| 1970 | WS2 | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 1.35 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 319 | 61 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 19 | 0.131 | 0.264 | 0.131 | 0.395 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | DET | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | STL | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | STL | NL | 28 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | CHC | NL | 41 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 58 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | WS2 | AL | 48 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | WS2 | AL | 56 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | WS2 | AL | 47 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | ATL | AL | 23 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | WS2 | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | WS | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | WS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 319 | 4 | 35 | 78 | 3 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | DET | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | SLN | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | SLN | P | 28 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965 | CHN | P | 41 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | WS2 | P | 58 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 1967 | WS2 | P | 48 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| 1968 | WS2 | P | 56 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| 1969 | WS2 | P | 47 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | ML4 | P | 23 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | WS2 | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 319 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College | Hampden-Sydney | VA | 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958 |