Bob Macdonald, baseball player, 1990-1996

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

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

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

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