Bob Rhoads
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1902-1909)
Bob Rhoads was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1909 for the Chicago Cubs, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 8 seasons. Across 218 career appearances, he went 97-82 with a 2.61 ERA and 522 strikeouts. He also batted .188 with 2 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
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 215 lb
- Died
- 2/12/1967 in San Bernardino, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1902-04-19
- Last Game
- 1909-08-25
Full name: Barton Emory Rhoads
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CHN | NL | 4 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 118.0 | 131 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 3.20 | 3.17 (-1%) | -289.6 |
| 1903 | SLN | NL | 5 | 8 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 129.0 | 154 | 66 | 47 | 52 | 4.60 | 3.10 (-49%) | -983.6 |
| 1903 | CLE | AL | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 41.0 | 55 | 24 | 3 | 21 | 5.27 | 3.10 (-70%) | 391.5 |
| 1904 | CLE | AL | 10 | 9 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 175.1 | 175 | 56 | 48 | 72 | 2.87 | 2.66 (-8%) | 370.6 |
| 1905 | CLE | AL | 16 | 9 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 235.0 | 219 | 74 | 55 | 61 | 2.83 | 2.82 (avg) | -1395.4 |
| 1906 | CLE | AL | 22 | 10 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 315.0 | 259 | 63 | 92 | 89 | 1.80 | 2.68 (+33%) | -2088.9 |
| 1907 | CLE | AL | 15 | 14 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 275.0 | 258 | 70 | 84 | 76 | 2.29 | 2.50 (+8%) | -1349.5 |
| 1908 | CLE | AL | 18 | 12 | 37 | 30 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 270.0 | 229 | 53 | 73 | 62 | 1.77 | 2.40 (+26%) | -1732.0 |
| 1909 | CLE | AL | 5 | 9 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 133.1 | 124 | 43 | 50 | 46 | 2.90 | 2.55 (-14%) | -1207.8 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 97 | 82 | 218 | 185 | 154 | 21 | 2 | 1,691.2 | 1,604 | 491 | 494 | 522 | 2.61 | — | -8,285 | ||
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
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | 642 | 37 | 121 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 48 | 7 | 21 | 202 | .188 | .214 | .240 | .454 | -2,035 |
Career AVG .188 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.
Career OBP .214 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.
Career SLG .240 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.
Career OPS .454 vs. league average .629 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CHN | NL | 16 | 45 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1903 | SLN | NL | 18 | 50 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | .140 | .261 (-47%) | .316 (-56%) | .345 (-42%) | .662 (-49%) | -364.0 |
| 1903 | CLE | AL | 5 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .118 | — | — | — | — | -364.0 |
| 1904 | CLE | AL | 29 | 92 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 29 | .196 | .246 (-21%) | .300 (-32%) | .321 (-19%) | .622 (-25%) | -353.9 |
| 1905 | CLE | AL | 33 | 95 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 32 | .221 | .248 (-11%) | .307 (-18%) | .322 (+11%) | .629 (-3%) | -91.8 |
| 1906 | CLE | AL | 38 | 118 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 36 | .161 | .247 (-35%) | .307 (-37%) | .315 (-46%) | .622 (-41%) | -682.9 |
| 1907 | CLE | AL | 35 | 92 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 23 | .185 | .245 (-25%) | .304 (-34%) | .308 (-33%) | .613 (-33%) | -436.0 |
| 1908 | CLE | AL | 37 | 90 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 33 | .222 | .240 (-8%) | .298 (-9%) | .306 (-6%) | .605 (-7%) | -106.2 |
| 1909 | CLE | AL | 20 | 43 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | .163 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 231 | 642 | 37 | 121 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 48 | 7 | 21 | 202 | .188 | — | — | — | — | -2,399 | ||
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
View full game log (450 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 118 | 319 | 19 | 64 | 1 | 16 | .201 |
| Away | 114 | 327 | 18 | 57 | 1 | 15 | .174 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 114 | 882.0 | 791 | 46 | 248 | 297 | 0.47 |
| Away | 104 | 803.2 | 816 | 88 | 249 | 228 | 0.99 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-08-25 | CLE | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-08-23 | CLE | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-08-19 | CLE | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-08-13 | CLE | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-07-29 | CLE | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1909-07-19 | CLE | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-07-15 | CLE | PHA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1909-07-12 | CLE | MIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-07-05 | CLE | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1909-07-02 | CLE | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-08-25 | CLE | MIN | — | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-08-23 | CLE | PHA | L | 1.0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-08-19 | CLE | PHA | L | 9.0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 1909-08-13 | CLE | BOS | — | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1909-07-29 | CLE | PHA | L | 8.0 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1909-07-19 | CLE | BOS | L | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1909-07-15 | CLE | PHA | W | 9.0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1909-07-12 | CLE | MIN | W | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1909-07-05 | CLE | CHW | W | 9.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-07-02 | CLE | DET | L | 12.0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 7 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| P | 218 | 155 | 81 | 509 | 26 | 23 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CHN | P | 16 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 3 | 0 |
| 1903 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903 | SLN | P | 17 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 4 | 1 |
| 1903 | CLE | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904 | CLE | OF | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1904 | CLE | P | 22 | 19 | 10 | 52 | 3 | 4 |
| 1905 | CLE | OF | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905 | CLE | P | 28 | 26 | 6 | 78 | 1 | 3 |
| 1906 | CLE | P | 38 | 34 | 17 | 88 | 4 | 5 |
| 1907 | CLE | P | 35 | 31 | 13 | 83 | 5 | 6 |
| 1908 | CLE | P | 37 | 30 | 18 | 96 | 2 | 2 |
| 1909 | CLE | P | 20 | 15 | 6 | 44 | 4 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 218 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 3 |
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Bob Rhoads: the record in brief
Bob Rhoads's major league career runs from a debut on April 19, 1902 to a final game on August 25, 1909. Rhoads played for the Chicago Orphans (1902), the St. Louis Cardinals (1903), and the Cleveland Naps (1903 through 1909). Rhoads is listed as a pitcher at 6 feet, 1 inch and 215 pounds. Rhoads both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is October 4, 1879, in Wooster, OH, USA. The bio records the death on February 12, 1967, in San Bernardino, CA, USA. Rhoads's full given name, per the bio, is Barton Emory Rhoads.
Across 218 games (185 starts), Rhoads recorded 97 wins against 82 losses with a 2.61 ERA. The totals include 522 strikeouts, 154 complete games, and 21 shutouts. Rhoads's 2.61 ERA was close to the 2.72 league figure for those seasons. The best win total was 22, in 1906. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 1.77 in 1908, when the league's was 2.40.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Rhoads
- What years did Bob Rhoads play?
- Bob Rhoads played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1909.
- Was Bob Rhoads a pitcher?
- Yes. Bob Rhoads pitched in the major leagues, recording 97 wins and 522 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bob Rhoads hit?
- Bob Rhoads hit 2 career home runs with 121 hits.
- What was Bob Rhoads's career batting average?
- Bob Rhoads batted .188 over his career, with 121 hits in 642 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Rhoads have?
- Bob Rhoads drove in 48 runs in his career.
- What was Bob Rhoads's career ERA?
- Bob Rhoads finished with a 2.61 career ERA, going 97-82 with 522 strikeouts.