Bob Scanlan
Born: 8/9/1966 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-05-07 | Final Game: 2001-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Robert Guy Scanlan
Biography
Bob Scanlan was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2001. Born in 1966, Scanlan made his debut on May 7, 1991, and concluded his career on September 29, 2001. Throughout his time in the league, he was known for his versatility on the mound, contributing both as a starter and a reliever. His career record stood at 20-34, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.63. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 245 strikeouts and recorded 17 saves, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure.
Scanlan's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by significant changes in player performance and strategy. While he may not have achieved the same level of notoriety as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals, were invaluable. His competitive spirit and dedication to the game left a lasting impact on the organizations he represented, and he remains a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 34 | 290 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 536.7 | 583 | 276 | 41 | 209 | 245 | 4.63 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHC | NL | 7 | 8 | 40 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 111.0 | 114 | 48 | 40 | 44 | 3.89 | - |
| 1992 | CHC | NL | 3 | 6 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 87.3 | 76 | 28 | 30 | 42 | 2.89 | - |
| 1993 | CHC | NL | 4 | 5 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.3 | 79 | 38 | 28 | 44 | 4.54 | - |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 2 | 6 | 30 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 103.0 | 117 | 47 | 28 | 65 | 4.11 | - |
| 1995 | ATL | AL | 4 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83.3 | 101 | 61 | 44 | 29 | 6.59 | - |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 10.64 | -530.4 |
| 1996 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.18 | - |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 24 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 3.08 | -1054.8 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | WSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 37 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 7.86 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 290 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.067 | 0.094 | 0.067 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHC | NL | 40 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.042 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CHC | NL | 69 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CHC | NL | 70 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | ATL | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | KCR | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | WSN | NL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 290 | 39 | 40 | 79 | 14 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHN | P | 40 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | CHN | P | 69 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | CHN | P | 70 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | ML4 | P | 30 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | ML4 | P | 17 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | DET | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | KCA | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | HOU | P | 27 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | MIL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | MON | P | 18 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 290 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ML4 | AL | $800,000 |
| 1994 | ML4 | AL | $500,000 |
| 1993 | CHN | NL | $245,000 |
| 1992 | CHN | NL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,695,000 | ||