Bob Macdonald
Born: 4/27/1965 in East Orange, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-08-14 | Final Game: 1996-06-07
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Robert Joseph Macdonald
Biography
Bob Macdonald was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1965, whose career spanned from 1990 until his retirement on June 7, 1996. Known for his versatility on the mound, Macdonald contributed to his teams with a record of 8-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.34. Over his six seasons in Major League Baseball, he showcased his ability to strike out hitters, amassing a total of 142 strikeouts and recording 3 saves throughout his career.
Macdonald played during an era that saw significant changes in the game, particularly with the increasing emphasis on power hitting and relief pitching. While not a household name, he played an important role in the rotations and bullpens of the teams he represented, demonstrating resilience and determination as he navigated the challenges of professional baseball. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, reflected the dedication and skill required to succeed at the highest level of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | 197 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 234.3 | 234 | 113 | 26 | 107 | 142 | 4.34 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | TOR | AL | 3 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.7 | 51 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 2.85 | -893.6 |
| 1992 | TOR | AL | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.3 | 50 | 23 | 16 | 26 | 4.37 | -137.6 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 3 | 3 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 65.7 | 67 | 39 | 33 | 39 | 5.35 | -1242.9 |
| 1995 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.3 | 50 | 25 | 22 | 41 | 4.86 | - |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 4.26 | -41.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | TOR | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | TOR | AL | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | TOR | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | NYY | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 20 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ALCS | TOR | 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ALCS | TOR | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 197 | 0 | 12 | 26 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | TOR | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | TOR | P | 45 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | TOR | P | 27 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | DET | P | 68 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | NYA | P | 33 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | NYN | P | 20 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 197 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | NYN | NL | $200,000 |
| 1995 | NYA | AL | $260,000 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | $225,000 |
| 1992 | TOR | AL | $182,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $867,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers - the State University of New Jersey | New Brunswick | NJ | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |