Bobby Reis

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1931-1938)

Bobby Reis was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1938 for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Boston Braves, a span of 8 seasons. Across 69 career appearances, he went 10-13 with a 4.27 ERA and 52 strikeouts. He also batted .233 with 0 home runs.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
ERA (Earned Run Average):
Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
SO (Strikeouts):
For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.

Data updated

W–L 10–13
ERA 4.27
WHIP 1.67
SO 52
Pitcher PIV -5359.9
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'1" / 175 lb
Born
1/2/1909 in Woodside, NY, USA
Died
5/1/1973 in St. Paul, MN, USA
MLB Debut
1931-09-07
Last Game
1938-09-21

Full name: Robert Joseph Thomas Reis

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Career Pitching Statistics

Bobby Reis — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 13 69 9 5 0 2 242.2 262 115 12 144 52 4.27 -5359.9

Career ERA 4.27 vs. league average 4.40 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Bobby Reis — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1935 BRO NL 3 2 14 2 1 0 2 41.1 46 13 24 7 2.83 4.35 (+35%) -329.6
1936 BSN NL 6 5 35 5 3 0 0 138.2 152 69 74 25 4.48 4.59 (+2%) -2689.1
1937 BSN NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.0 3 1 5 0 1.80 — 0.0
1938 BSN NL 1 6 16 2 1 0 0 57.2 61 32 41 20 4.99 4.35 (-15%) -2341.2
Career · 4 seasons 10 13 69 9 5 0 2 242.2 262 115 144 52 4.27 — -5,360

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Career Batting Statistics

Bobby Reis — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
175 301 32 70 10 2 0 21 5 25 35 .233 .291 .279 .570 -1,085

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career SLG .279 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career OPS .570 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Bobby Reis — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1931 BRO NL 6 17 3 5 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 .294 — — — — 0.0
1932 BRO NL 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .250 — — — — 0.0
1935 BRO NL 52 85 10 21 3 2 0 4 2 6 13 .247 .279 (-12%) .342 (-13%) .399 (-18%) .742 (-16%) -229.1
1936 BSN NL 37 60 3 13 2 0 0 5 0 3 6 .217 .283 (-24%) .349 (-27%) .404 (-38%) .753 (-33%) -331.2
1937 BSN NL 45 86 10 21 5 0 0 6 2 13 12 .244 .276 (-12%) .342 (avg) .398 (-24%) .740 (-13%) -147.6
1938 BSN NL 34 49 6 9 0 0 0 4 1 1 3 .184 — — — — -377.7
Career · 6 seasons 175 301 32 70 10 2 0 21 5 25 35 .233 — — — — -1,085

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Game Log & Splits

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Bobby Reis — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home79130153208.246
Away961711738013.222

Pitching — Home / Away

Bobby Reis — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home27116.01195360314.11
Away42127.11446484244.52

Last 10 Games — Batting

Bobby Reis — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1938-09-21 BSNSTLL 000000000
1938-09-16 BSNPITW 010000000
1938-09-11 BSNPHIL 200000000
1938-09-06 BSNNY1L 000000000
1938-08-23 BSNPITL 000000000
1938-08-16 BSNPHIL 100000000
1938-08-13 BSNBROL 100000000
1938-08-03 BSNPITL 100000001
1938-07-28 BSNCINL 300000000
1938-07-24 BSNPITL 200000000

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Bobby Reis — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1938-09-06 BSNNY1 L 0.0211100
1938-08-23 BSNPIT — 0.2200100
1938-08-16 BSNPHI — 1.2211300
1938-08-13 BSNBRO — 4.1655200
1938-08-03 BSNPIT L 4.2643310
1938-07-28 BSNCIN L 9.01044620
1938-07-24 BSNPIT — 4.0311300
1938-07-19 BSNCIN L 6.2666233
1938-07-19 BSNCIN — 1.0000010
1938-07-18 BSNCHC L 0.1111200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Bobby Reis — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 0 41 1 1 1
2B 5 0 5 12 0 3
3B 8 0 8 8 2 0
C 1 0 1 0 1 0
OF 51 0 84 4 2 2
P 69 0 13 75 0 3
SS 3 0 2 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Bobby Reis — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 BRO 3B 6 0 7 7 1 0
1932 BRO 3B 1 0 0 1 1 0
1935 BRO 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1935 BRO 2B 4 0 4 12 0 3
1935 BRO 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1935 BRO OF 21 0 34 4 2 2
1935 BRO P 14 0 2 12 0 1
1936 BSN OF 2 0 4 0 0 0
1936 BSN P 35 0 10 47 0 2
1937 BSN 1B 4 0 40 1 1 1
1937 BSN OF 18 0 34 0 0 0
1937 BSN P 4 0 0 1 0 0
1938 BSN 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1938 BSN C 1 0 1 0 1 0
1938 BSN OF 10 0 12 0 0 0
1938 BSN P 16 0 1 15 0 0
1938 BSN SS 3 0 2 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Bobby Reis — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 69
Catcher 1
First Base 5
Second Base 5
Third Base 9
Shortstop 3
Left Field 19
Center Field 18
Right Field 15

Bobby Reis: the record in brief

Bobby Reis's major league career runs from a debut on September 7, 1931 to a final game on September 21, 1938. The season rows list, in order, the Brooklyn Robins (1931), the Brooklyn Dodgers (1932 to 1935), and the Boston Bees (1936 to 1938). Reis, a pitcher by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. Reis is listed at 6 feet, 1 inch and 175 pounds. Reis was born on January 2, 1909, in Woodside, NY, USA. The bio records the death on May 1, 1973, in St. Paul, MN, USA. Bobby Reis was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Joseph Thomas.

Reis's career pitching line is 10 wins, 13 losses and a 4.27 ERA over 69 appearances. Reis had 52 strikeouts. Reis's 4.27 ERA was close to the 4.40 league figure for those seasons. No season topped the 6 wins of 1936. In 1936, one of the busiest seasons, Reis posted a 4.48 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.59.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bobby Reis

What years did Bobby Reis play?
Bobby Reis played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1938.
Was Bobby Reis a pitcher?
Yes. Bobby Reis pitched in the major leagues, recording 10 wins and 52 strikeouts.
How many home runs did Bobby Reis hit?
Bobby Reis hit 0 career home runs with 70 hits.
What teams did Bobby Reis play for?
Bobby Reis played for 2 teams: the Brooklyn Dodgers (1931–1932, 1935) and the Boston Bees (1936–1938).
What were Bobby Reis's career stats?
In 69 games, Bobby Reis went 10-13 with a 4.27 ERA, 52 strikeouts, 242.2 innings pitched, and 2 saves. At the plate he had 70 hits and 0 home runs.
What position did Bobby Reis play?
Bobby Reis played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Bobby Reis and how much did he weigh?
Bobby Reis was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 175 pounds.
What was Bobby Reis's career ERA?
Bobby Reis finished with a 4.27 career ERA, going 10-13 with 52 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Bobby Reis have?
Bobby Reis recorded 52 career strikeouts.
Is Bobby Reis in the Hall of Fame?
No. Bobby Reis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.