Bob Reach

Bob Reach was an early professional baseball player who played as a position player during a formative period in the sport's history. Born in 1843, Reach's career spanned from 1872 to 1873, a time when baseball was evolving from its amateur roots into a more organized and commercialized entity. Although his professional career was brief, he made appearances in three games, during which he recorded three hits and achieved a batting average of 0.231. Notably, he did not hit any home runs or accumulate runs batted in (RBIs), and he did not steal any bases. Playing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era toward a more dynamic style of play, Reach's contributions were part of the early development of the game. His time on the field, albeit short, reflects the experiences of many players in the 19th century who laid the groundwork for modern baseball. Despite limited statistics, Reach remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the early days of a sport that would grow to become America's pastime.