Bob Osborn
Born: 4/17/1903 in San Diego, TX, USA
Died: 4/19/1960 in Paris, AR, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-09-16 | Final Game: 1931-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: John Bode Osborn
Biography
Bob Osborn was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1925 to 1931. Born in 1903, Osborn made a name for himself in an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. He played a significant role on the mound for his teams, finishing his career with a record of 27 wins and 17 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.32, and striking out 140 batters. His ability to control the game and make critical pitches earned him a reputation as a reliable pitcher during his tenure.
Throughout his career, Osborn contributed to his teams not only by securing wins but also by demonstrating durability and consistency. With 2 saves to his name, he showcased his capability to come through in high-pressure situations, solidifying his role in the bullpen as well as in starting rotations. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, Osborn's contributions were vital to the teams he played for, and he remains a notable figure in the history of baseball from the late 1920s to early 1930s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 17 | 121 | 43 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 446.3 | 528 | 214 | 17 | 181 | 140 | 4.32 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 1926 | CHC | NL | 6 | 5 | 31 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 136.3 | 157 | 55 | 58 | 43 | 3.63 | - |
| 1927 | CHC | NL | 5 | 5 | 24 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 107.7 | 125 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 4.18 | - |
| 1929 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 | - |
| 1930 | CHC | NL | 10 | 6 | 35 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 126.7 | 147 | 70 | 53 | 42 | 4.97 | - |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 6 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.7 | 85 | 36 | 20 | 9 | 5.01 | -474.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | 144 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.181 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | CHC | NL | 31 | 41 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.146 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CHC | NL | 24 | 39 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.205 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | CHC | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | CHC | NL | 35 | 42 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 27 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 121 | 0 | 29 | 106 | 6 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | CHN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | CHN | P | 31 | 0 | 9 | 39 | 1 | 4 |
| 1927 | CHN | P | 24 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 3 | 1 |
| 1929 | CHN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | CHN | P | 35 | 0 | 10 | 34 | 1 | 2 |
| 1931 | PIT | P | 27 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 121 |