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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3.68 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | WSN | AL | 20 | 49 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 0.224 | -147.9 |
| 1927 | WSN | AL | 112 | 380 | 37 | 97 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 39 | 3 | 21 | 53 | 0.255 | -1290.8 |
| 1928 | WSN | AL | 102 | 353 | 44 | 107 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 42 | 4 | 24 | 47 | 0.303 | 223.3 |
| 1929 | BOS | AL | 140 | 460 | 66 | 114 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 7 | 60 | 57 | 0.248 | -1277.7 |
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 92 | 272 | 41 | 59 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 50 | 36 | 0.217 | -920.3 |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 36 | 84 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 16 | 0.167 | -373.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | WS1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | WS1 | 3B | 16 | 0 | 21 | 26 | 3 | 3 |
| 1926 | WS1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927 | WS1 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1927 | WS1 | 3B | 12 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 1927 | WS1 | SS | 96 | 0 | 194 | 296 | 41 | 36 |
| 1928 | WS1 | 2B | 22 | 0 | 57 | 52 | 8 | 6 |
| 1928 | WS1 | 3B | 8 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 1928 | WS1 | SS | 66 | 0 | 161 | 194 | 36 | 32 |
| 1928 | WS1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | BOS | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | BOS | 3B | 131 | 0 | 152 | 242 | 38 | 27 |
| 1929 | BOS | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | BOS | 2B | 11 | 0 | 43 | 42 | 2 | 10 |
| 1930 | BOS | 3B | 62 | 0 | 63 | 125 | 22 | 21 |
| 1930 | BOS | SS | 15 | 0 | 17 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| 1931 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | BOS | 2B | 29 | 0 | 63 | 62 | 12 | 11 |
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 |