Bob Priddy
Born: 12/10/1939 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Died: 9/28/2023 in Coraopolis, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-09-20 | Final Game: 1971-09-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Robert Simpson Priddy
Biography
Bob Priddy, born in 1939, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1962 until his retirement in 1971. Known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching style, Priddy played a significant role in the teams he represented during the era marked by a transition in baseball dynamics. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 24-38 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0, demonstrating his ability to compete at the highest level.
Priddy's career also showcased his effectiveness out of the bullpen, as he tallied 18 saves while striking out 294 batters. His contributions were particularly valuable during a time when pitching strategies were evolving, and he adapted well to the changing landscape of the game. While he may not have been a household name, Priddy's work ethic and performance left a lasting impression within the teams he played for, making him a respected figure among his peers in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 38 | 249 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 536.0 | 518 | 238 | 60 | 198 | 294 | 4.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | PIT | NL | 1 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34.3 | 35 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 3.93 | 138.3 |
| 1965 | SFG | NL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1.74 | - |
| 1966 | SFG | NL | 6 | 3 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 91.0 | 88 | 40 | 28 | 51 | 3.96 | - |
| 1967 | WS2 | AL | 3 | 7 | 46 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 110.0 | 98 | 42 | 33 | 57 | 3.44 | -1455.1 |
| 1968 | CHW | AL | 3 | 11 | 35 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 114.0 | 106 | 46 | 41 | 66 | 3.63 | - |
| 1969 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | LAA | AL | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 24 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 4.78 | - |
| 1969 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4.50 | - |
| 1970 | ATL | NL | 5 | 5 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 73.0 | 75 | 44 | 24 | 32 | 5.42 | -1089.5 |
| 1971 | ATL | NL | 4 | 9 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 64.0 | 71 | 30 | 44 | 36 | 4.22 | -2580.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | 95 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 43 | 0.137 | 0.204 | 0.189 | 0.393 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | PIT | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | PIT | NL | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | SFG | NL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | SFG | NL | 39 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | WS2 | AL | 49 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CHW | AL | 42 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.042 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | LAA | AL | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CHW | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | ATL | NL | 41 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | ATL | NL | 40 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 249 | 29 | 42 | 74 | 7 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | PIT | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | PIT | P | 19 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | SFN | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | SFN | P | 38 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| 1967 | WS2 | P | 46 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | CHA | P | 35 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | ATL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CAL | P | 15 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CHA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | ATL | P | 41 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | ATL | P | 40 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 249 |