Bob Rush, baseball player, 1948-1960

Bob Rush

Born: 12/21/1925 in Battle Creek, MI, USA

Died: 3/19/2011 in Mesa, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-22 | Final Game: 1960-08-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Robert Ransom Rush

Biography

Bob Rush was a talented pitcher who had a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1960. Born in 1925, Rush made a significant impact on the game during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to a more offense-oriented style of play. Throughout his career, he amassed a record of 127 wins and 152 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.65. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 1,244 strikeouts, showcasing his skill as a formidable competitor on the mound. Rush was recognized for his contributions to the sport with two All-Star selections, underscoring his status among the league's elite pitchers during his playing years. In addition to his strikeout prowess, he also recorded eight saves, indicating his versatility and reliability in various game situations. His career spanned over a decade, during which he navigated the challenges of pitching in a rapidly evolving game, leaving a lasting legacy as a respected figure in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
127 152 417 321 118 16 8 2410.7 2327 977 177 789 1244 3.65 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
420 807 50 140 21 3 4 49 1 31 298 0.173 0.204 0.222 0.426 -4885.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1958 WS ML1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 1 1 0 6.0 3 2 5 2 3.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1958 WS ML1 0 1 1 1 0 6.0 3 2 5 2 3.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 417 155 171 428 28 24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 417