Bobby Reeves, baseball player, 1926-1931

Bobby Reeves

Born: 6/24/1904 in Hill City, TN, USA

Died: 6/4/1993 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-06-09 | Final Game: 1931-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Robert Edwin Reeves

Biography

Bobby Reeves was a professional baseball player born in 1904, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1926 to 1931. Primarily playing as a position player, Reeves participated in 502 games throughout his career. He achieved a total of 402 hits, showcasing a batting average of .252. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed to his teams not only with his bat, accumulating 135 RBIs and 8 home runs, but also with his speed on the bases, recording 21 stolen bases. Reeves played during a transformative time in baseball, straddling the late deadball era and the early years of the live-ball era, a period characterized by a shift in playing style and offensive production. His career, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, reflected the competitive nature of the game in the late 1920s and early 1930s. His contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to the many players who helped shape the game during this pivotal period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 7.3 6 3 0 1 0 3.68 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
502 1598 203 402 55 22 8 135 21 175 218 0.252 0.331 0.329 0.660 -3786.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2B 67 0 170 164 23 28
3B 229 0 248 419 69 52
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 1 0 1 2 0 0
SS 180 0 374 509 80 70

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 1
Second Base 67
Third Base 230
Shortstop 179
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 1924, 1925, 1926

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1927 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 7.0 64 0