Bob Long
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1985)
Bob Long was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1985 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 5 seasons. Across 33 career appearances, he went 1-2 with a 4.50 ERA and 37 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" / 178 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-09-02
- Last Game
- 1985-10-02
Full name: Robert Earl Long
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | PIT | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.2 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 5.95 | 3.58 (-66%) | -516.6 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.1 | 30 | 16 | 17 | 29 | 3.76 | 3.89 (+4%) | -1091.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 2 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.0 | 53 | 29 | 27 | 37 | 4.50 | — | -1,608 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | .200 | .000 | .200 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 37.9% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .200 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 71.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | PIT | NL | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 33 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (66 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 35.2 | 25 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 3.28 |
| Away | 14 | 22.1 | 28 | 16 | 11 | 25 | 6.45 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-02 | SEA | CLE | — | 1.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985-09-23 | SEA | TEX | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-09-20 | SEA | TEX | — | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985-09-09 | SEA | CLE | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-30 | SEA | BAL | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985-08-21 | SEA | BAL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985-08-15 | SEA | MIN | — | 3.0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 1985-08-10 | SEA | OAK | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-09 | SEA | OAK | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-05 | SEA | LAA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 33 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson-Newman College | Jefferson City | TN | 1973 |
Bob Long: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bob Long debuted on September 2, 1981 and played a final game on October 2, 1985. Long played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1981) and the Seattle Mariners (1985). Long is listed as a pitcher at 6'3" and 178 pounds. The bio says Long both batted and threw right-handed. Long was born on November 11, 1954, in Jasper, TN, USA. Bob Long was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Earl.
Long pitched in 33 games, starting 3, and finished with a 1-2 record and 4.50 ERA. The totals include 37 strikeouts. The league ERA over Long's seasons was 3.77, so the 4.50 figure ran 19.4% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.76 in 1985, when the league's was 3.89.
Every defensive appearance on record for Long, 33 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Long with 4 putouts, 4 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Long
- What years did Bob Long play?
- Bob Long played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1985.
- Was Bob Long a pitcher?
- Yes. Bob Long pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 37 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bob Long hit?
- Bob Long hit 0 career home runs.
- What was Bob Long's career batting average?
- Bob Long batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 4 at bats.
- What was Bob Long's career ERA?
- Bob Long finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 1-2 with 37 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bob Long have?
- Bob Long recorded 37 career strikeouts.