Bob Kline
Born: 12/9/1909 in Enterprise, OH, USA
Died: 3/16/1987 in Westerville, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1930-09-17 | Final Game: 1934-07-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Robert George Kline
Biography
Bob Kline was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1909, whose career spanned from 1930 to 1934. He made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time when the game was transitioning from the lively ball era into a more competitive landscape. Kline's career record stood at 30 wins and 28 losses, showcasing his capability as a reliable arm on the mound. Over the course of his tenure, he recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 5.05, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during this dynamic period of baseball history.
Kline struck out 87 batters and notched 7 saves, contributing to his teams' efforts in critical game situations. His playing style highlighted a blend of traditional pitching techniques and the evolving strategies of the early 1930s. Although not among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, Kline's contributions to the game exemplified the grit and determination of players who laid the groundwork for future generations in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 28 | 148 | 37 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 441.7 | 501 | 248 | 24 | 195 | 87 | 5.05 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 5 | 5 | 28 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 98.0 | 110 | 48 | 35 | 25 | 4.41 | -104.1 |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 11 | 13 | 47 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 172.0 | 203 | 101 | 76 | 31 | 5.28 | -2581.1 |
| 1933 | BOS | AL | 7 | 8 | 46 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 127.0 | 127 | 64 | 67 | 16 | 4.54 | -3182.5 |
| 1934 | PHA | AL | 6 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39.7 | 50 | 28 | 13 | 14 | 6.35 | -1083.8 |
| 1934 | WSN | AL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 15.75 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | 124 | 6 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 0.202 | 0.220 | 0.242 | 0.462 | -558.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 28 | 27 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 47 | 54 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.130 | -558.3 |
| 1933 | BOS | AL | 46 | 34 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | PHA | AL | 20 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | WSN | AL | 6 | 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 | 148 | 0 | 23 | 136 | 4 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | BOS | P | 28 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 2 | 1 |
| 1932 | BOS | P | 47 | 0 | 16 | 44 | 1 | 6 |
| 1933 | BOS | P | 46 | 0 | 3 | 46 | 1 | 2 |
| 1934 | PHA | P | 20 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934 | WS1 | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 148 |