Bob McClure, baseball player, 1975-1993

Bob McClure

Born: 4/29/1952 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-08-13 | Final Game: 1993-05-17

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Robert Craig McClure

Biography

Bob McClure was a professional baseball pitcher who had an impactful career spanning nearly two decades from 1975 to 1993. Born in 1952, McClure was known for his versatility on the mound, contributing as both a starter and reliever throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a record of 68-57 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.81, showcasing his consistent ability to manage games and keep opposing hitters at bay. Over his career, he struck out 701 batters and recorded 52 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. McClure played during a transformative era in baseball, where the game began to embrace more specialized roles for pitchers, including the increasing importance of relief specialists. His contributions to teams such as the Kansas City Royals and the Milwaukee Brewers helped shape the strategies of the game during the late 20th century. With his solid performance and reliability on the mound, Bob McClure remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his dedication to the sport and his role in the evolution of pitching styles.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
9.0 9.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0.222 0.222 0.333 0.555

Pitching

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
9.0 0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0.0 9.0 6.0 2.0 0 0 0 1.12

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
68 57 698 73 12 1 52 1158.7 1125 490 104 497 701 3.81 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
699 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.222 0.222 0.222 0.444 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 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
1982 WS ML4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1982 ALCS ML4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1981 AEDIV ML4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 2 9 0 2 9.3 11 2 3 7 1.93

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1982 ALCS ML4 1 0 1 0 0 1.7 2 0 0 0 0.00
1982 WS ML4 0 2 5 0 2 4.3 5 2 3 5 4.15
1981 AEDIV ML4 0 0 3 0 0 3.3 4 0 0 2 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 698 73 33 161 13 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 698

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 FLO NL $200,000
1992 SLN NL $500,000
1991 CAL AL $700,000
1990 CAL AL $825,000
1989 CAL AL $200,000
1988 MON NL $500,000
1987 ML4 AL $100,000
1986 ML4 AL $487,500
1985 ML4 AL $480,000
Total Career Earnings $3,992,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of San Mateo San Mateo CA 1972, 1973