Bob O'Brien
Born: 4/23/1949 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1971-04-11 | Final Game: 1971-07-07
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Robert Allen O'Brien
Biography
Bob O'Brien was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1949, whose career spanned a brief period in the early 1970s. He made his Major League debut on April 11, 1971, showcasing his talents during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more power-focused style of play. O'Brien played for a short duration, concluding his major league tenure on July 7, 1971.
Throughout his career, O'Brien compiled a record of 2 wins and 2 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.0, reflecting his ability to keep runs at bay during his appearances. He struck out 15 batters, demonstrating flashes of his strikeout potential, though he did not register any saves. Despite the limited span of his professional career, O'Brien's contributions on the mound during this pivotal era of baseball highlight the challenges and competitiveness faced by pitchers of his time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 42.0 | 42 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 3.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | LAD | NL | 2 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 42.0 | 42 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 3.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | LAD | NL | 14 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 14 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | LAN | P | 14 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno City College | Fresno | CA | 1968, 1969 |