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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CHC | NL | 5 | 11 | 36 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 133.3 | 153 | 58 | 37 | 72 | 3.91 | - |
| 1949 | CHC | NL | 10 | 18 | 35 | 27 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 201.0 | 197 | 91 | 79 | 80 | 4.07 | - |
| 1950 | CHC | NL | 13 | 20 | 39 | 34 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 254.7 | 261 | 105 | 93 | 93 | 3.71 | - |
| 1951 | CHC | NL | 11 | 12 | 37 | 29 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 211.3 | 212 | 90 | 68 | 129 | 3.83 | - |
| 1952 | CHC | NL | 17 | 13 | 34 | 32 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 250.3 | 205 | 75 | 81 | 157 | 2.70 | - |
| 1953 | CHC | NL | 9 | 14 | 29 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 166.7 | 177 | 84 | 66 | 84 | 4.54 | - |
| 1954 | CHC | NL | 13 | 15 | 33 | 32 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 236.3 | 213 | 99 | 103 | 124 | 3.77 | - |
| 1955 | CHC | NL | 13 | 11 | 33 | 33 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 234.0 | 204 | 91 | 73 | 130 | 3.50 | - |
| 1956 | CHC | NL | 13 | 10 | 32 | 32 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 239.7 | 210 | 85 | 59 | 104 | 3.19 | - |
| 1957 | CHC | NL | 6 | 16 | 31 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 205.3 | 211 | 100 | 66 | 103 | 4.38 | - |
| 1958 | ATL | NL | 10 | 6 | 28 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 147.3 | 142 | 56 | 31 | 84 | 3.42 | - |
| 1959 | ATL | NL | 5 | 6 | 31 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 101.3 | 102 | 27 | 23 | 64 | 2.40 | - |
| 1960 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 5.65 | - |
| 1960 | ATL | NL | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15.0 | 24 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 4.20 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CHC | NL | 38 | 39 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.128 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | CHC | NL | 35 | 63 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.032 | -971.1 |
| 1950 | CHC | NL | 40 | 90 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 0.167 | -726.4 |
| 1951 | CHC | NL | 37 | 68 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0.191 | -491.6 |
| 1952 | CHC | NL | 34 | 96 | 5 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 0.292 | -113.5 |
| 1953 | CHC | NL | 29 | 54 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0.111 | -547.8 |
| 1954 | CHC | NL | 33 | 83 | 6 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0.277 | -26.4 |
| 1955 | CHC | NL | 33 | 82 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 40 | 0.110 | -750.0 |
| 1956 | CHC | NL | 32 | 82 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 37 | 0.098 | -882.0 |
| 1957 | CHC | NL | 31 | 69 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0.203 | -377.0 |
| 1958 | ATL | NL | 28 | 45 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | ATL | NL | 31 | 32 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | CHW | AL | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | ATL | NL | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CHN | P | 36 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 0 |
| 1949 | CHN | P | 35 | 0 | 17 | 37 | 2 | 1 |
| 1950 | CHN | P | 39 | 0 | 24 | 51 | 1 | 4 |
| 1951 | CHN | P | 37 | 0 | 18 | 39 | 5 | 2 |
| 1952 | CHN | P | 34 | 0 | 13 | 54 | 4 | 4 |
| 1953 | CHN | P | 29 | 0 | 13 | 28 | 0 | 3 |
| 1954 | CHN | P | 33 | 32 | 15 | 54 | 3 | 4 |
| 1955 | CHN | P | 33 | 33 | 16 | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | CHN | P | 32 | 32 | 14 | 34 | 2 | 2 |
| 1957 | CHN | P | 31 | 29 | 15 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 1958 | ML1 | P | 28 | 20 | 12 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | ML1 | P | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| 1960 | CHA | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | ML1 | P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 417 |