Bob McClure
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Bob McClure was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for 4 teams, including the Indianapolis ABCs. Across 168 career appearances, he went 56-48 with a 4.35 ERA and 366 strikeouts. He also batted .174 with 0 home runs. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 3454.3.
- 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
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- Died
- 9/6/1931 in Baltimore, MD, USA
Full name: Robert McClure
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | ABC | NNL | 5 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0 | 70 | 21 | 23 | 38 | 2.36 | 3.45 (+31%) | 690.4 |
| 1921 | ABC | NNL | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 34.0 | 34 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 2.12 | 4.02 (+47%) | 404.2 |
| 1922 | ABC | NNL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8.56 | 4.18 (-105%) | -238.7 |
| 1922 | CTS | NNL | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28.2 | 32 | 17 | 13 | 22 | 5.34 | 4.18 (-28%) | 760.2 |
| 1924 | BBS | ECL | 9 | 2 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 119.2 | 120 | 49 | 23 | 53 | 3.69 | 4.13 (+11%) | 2211.2 |
| 1925 | BBS | ECL | 15 | 4 | 25 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 139.0 | 129 | 48 | 54 | 58 | 3.11 | 4.55 (+32%) | 2137.8 |
| 1926 | BBS | ECL | 5 | 10 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 117.0 | 132 | 66 | 53 | 40 | 5.08 | 4.11 (-24%) | -939.9 |
| 1927 | BBS | ECL | 10 | 6 | 25 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 137.1 | 142 | 59 | 62 | 63 | 3.87 | 4.08 (+5%) | -817.9 |
| 1928 | BBS | ECL | 4 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 82.0 | 98 | 53 | 38 | 31 | 5.82 | 4.13 (-41%) | -1093.5 |
| 1929 | ACB | ANL | 3 | 11 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 115.2 | 146 | 85 | 52 | 41 | 6.61 | 4.60 (-44%) | 340.6 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 56 | 48 | 168 | 94 | 46 | 7 | 6 | 867.0 | 916 | 419 | 339 | 366 | 4.35 | — | 3,454 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179 | 322 | 30 | 56 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 15 | 9 | .174 | .213 | .189 | .402 | -1,416 |
Career AVG .174 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.
Career OBP .213 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.
Career SLG .189 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 52.0% below league average.
Career OPS .402 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — 45.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | ABC | NNL | 15 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .074 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | ABC | NNL | 8 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1922 | ABC | NNL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1922 | CTS | NNL | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | BBS | ECL | 19 | 49 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .163 | — | — | — | — | -421.6 |
| 1925 | BBS | ECL | 27 | 53 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .189 | .288 (-34%) | .349 (-34%) | .407 (-44%) | .756 (-39%) | -348.9 |
| 1926 | BBS | ECL | 26 | 45 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .244 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1927 | BBS | ECL | 31 | 60 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .117 | .282 (-59%) | .344 (-62%) | .392 (-70%) | .736 (-66%) | -645.4 |
| 1928 | BBS | ECL | 17 | 32 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .156 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1929 | ACB | ANL | 27 | 35 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .229 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 179 | 322 | 30 | 56 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 15 | 9 | .174 | — | — | — | — | -1,416 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 168 | 94 | 22 | 172 | 21 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | ABC | P | 15 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
| 1921 | ABC | P | 8 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | ABC | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | CTS | P | 7 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | BBS | P | 19 | 14 | 2 | 21 | 3 | 1 |
| 1925 | BBS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | BBS | P | 25 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | BBS | P | 26 | 13 | 2 | 34 | 6 | 0 |
| 1927 | BBS | P | 25 | 17 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 1 |
| 1928 | BBS | P | 15 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | ACB | P | 26 | 11 | 5 | 26 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 168 |
| First Base | 1 |
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Bob McClure: the record in brief
Bob McClure's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1920 to 1929. McClure played for the Indianapolis ABCs (1920 to 1922), the Cleveland Tate Stars (1922), the Baltimore Black Sox (1924 to 1928), and the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1929). McClure, born on March 24, 1891, in Egypt, TX, USA, is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 1 inch and 185 pounds. The bio records the death on September 6, 1931, in Baltimore, MD, USA. McClure's full given name, per the bio, is Robert McClure.
Across 168 games (94 starts), McClure recorded 56 wins against 48 losses with a 4.35 ERA. The totals include 366 strikeouts, 46 complete games, and 7 shutouts. McClure's 4.35 ERA was close to the 4.15 league figure for those seasons. 1925 brought McClure a season-high 15 wins. The strikeout high was 63 in 1927. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.11 in 1925, when the league's was 4.55.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob McClure
- Was Bob McClure a pitcher?
- Yes. Bob McClure pitched in the major leagues, recording 56 wins and 366 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bob McClure hit?
- Bob McClure hit 0 career home runs with 56 hits.
- What teams did Bob McClure play for?
- Bob McClure played for 4 teams: the Indianapolis ABCs (1920–1922), the Cleveland Tate Stars (1922), the Baltimore Black Sox (1924–1928), and the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1929).
- What were Bob McClure's career stats?
- In 168 games, Bob McClure went 56-48 with a 4.35 ERA, 366 strikeouts, 867.0 innings pitched, and 6 saves. At the plate he had 56 hits and 0 home runs.
- What position did Bob McClure play?
- Bob McClure played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob McClure and how much did he weigh?
- Bob McClure was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- What was Bob McClure's career ERA?
- Bob McClure finished with a 4.35 career ERA, going 56-48 with 366 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bob McClure have?
- Bob McClure recorded 366 career strikeouts.
- Is Bob McClure in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob McClure has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.