Bob Kline
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1930-1934)
Bob Kline was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1934 for the Boston Red Sox, the Philadelphia Athletics, and the Washington Senators, a span of 5 seasons. Across 148 career appearances, he went 30-28 with a 5.05 ERA and 87 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
- 6'3" / 200 lb
- Died
- 3/16/1987 in Westerville, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1930-09-17
- Last Game
- 1934-07-15
Full name: Robert George Kline
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4.10 (-7%) | -220.9 |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 11 | 13 | 47 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 172.0 | 203 | 101 | 76 | 31 | 5.28 | 4.13 (-28%) | -3176.6 |
| 1933 | BOS | AL | 7 | 8 | 46 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 127.0 | 127 | 64 | 67 | 16 | 4.54 | 3.86 (-18%) | -3299.8 |
| 1934 | PHA | AL | 6 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39.2 | 50 | 28 | 13 | 14 | 6.35 | 4.29 (-48%) | -1163.1 |
| 1934 | WS1 | AL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 15.75 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 30 | 28 | 148 | 37 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 441.2 | 501 | 248 | 195 | 87 | 5.05 | — | -7,860 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | 124 | 6 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 26 | .202 | .220 | .242 | .462 | -501 |
Career AVG .202 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.
Career OBP .220 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.
Career SLG .242 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.
Career OPS .462 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 37.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 47 | 54 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .130 | .275 (-53%) | .335 (-61%) | .391 (-53%) | .726 (-57%) | -501.0 |
| 1933 | BOS | AL | 46 | 34 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | PHA | AL | 20 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | WS1 | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 148 | 124 | 6 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 26 | .202 | — | — | — | — | -501 | ||
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 (296 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 77 | 56 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | .125 |
| Away | 71 | 67 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 8 | .269 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 77 | 227.2 | 230 | 119 | 105 | 60 | 4.70 |
| Away | 71 | 214.0 | 271 | 126 | 93 | 28 | 5.30 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934-07-15 | MIN | CLE | — | 0.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-07-11 | MIN | DET | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1934-07-05 | MIN | NYY | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-07-04 | MIN | PHA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-07-04 | MIN | PHA | — | 0.1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-06-26 | MIN | SLA | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-06-20 | PHA | SLA | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1934-06-16 | PHA | CHW | — | 2.0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1934-06-14 | PHA | CLE | — | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1934-06-07 | PHA | MIN | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 148 |
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Bob Kline: the record in brief
Bob Kline's major league career runs from a debut on September 17, 1930 to a final game on July 15, 1934. The team column moves through the Boston Red Sox (1930 through 1933), the Philadelphia Athletics (1934), and the Washington Senators (1934). At 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, Kline is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Kline batted and threw right-handed. Kline was born on December 9, 1909, in Enterprise, OH, USA. Kline's death is recorded on March 16, 1987, in Westerville, OH, USA. The bio lists the given name Robert George.
Kline pitched in 148 games, starting 37, and finished with a 30-28 record and 5.05 ERA. Also on Kline's record: 87 strikeouts. Against a 4.25 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.05 mark was 19.0% worse. Kline won 11 games in 1932, the most of any season listed. 1933 was Kline's sharpest full season, a 4.54 ERA against the league's 3.86.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Kline
- What years did Bob Kline play?
- Bob Kline played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1934.
- Was Bob Kline a pitcher?
- Yes. Bob Kline pitched in the major leagues, recording 30 wins and 87 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bob Kline hit?
- Bob Kline hit 0 career home runs with 25 hits.
- What teams did Bob Kline play for?
- Bob Kline played for 3 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1930–1933), the Philadelphia Athletics (1934), and the Washington Senators (1934).
- What were Bob Kline's career stats?
- In 148 games, Bob Kline went 30-28 with a 5.05 ERA, 87 strikeouts, 441.2 innings pitched, and 7 saves.
- What position did Bob Kline play?
- Bob Kline played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Kline and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Kline was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Bob Kline's career ERA?
- Bob Kline finished with a 5.05 career ERA, going 30-28 with 87 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bob Kline have?
- Bob Kline recorded 87 career strikeouts.
- Is Bob Kline in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Kline has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.