Bob Sebra
Born: 12/11/1961 in Ridgewood, NJ, USA
Died: 7/22/2020 in Miami, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-06-26 | Final Game: 1990-06-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Robert Bush Sebra
Biography
Bob Sebra, born in 1961, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1985 to June 26, 1990. Known for his versatility on the mound, Sebra played during a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing a shift towards more specialized roles for pitchers. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 15-29 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71. His capacity to strike out batters was notable, with a total of 281 strikeouts, highlighting his ability to challenge opposing hitters. Additionally, Sebra contributed to his teams with one save, indicating his capability in high-pressure situations.
Sebra's playing style combined a mix of finesse and power, allowing him to navigate through various lineups during a competitive era in baseball. While he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his presence on the mound and contributions to the teams he played for reflected the evolving landscape of pitching in the late 1980s. After retiring on June 30, 1990, Sebra left behind a legacy as a pitcher who embraced the challenges of his time, contributing to the game in ways that extended beyond just his statistics.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 29 | 94 | 52 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 366.7 | 392 | 192 | 37 | 149 | 281 | 4.71 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | TEX | AL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.3 | 26 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 7.52 | -1165.2 |
| 1986 | WSN | NL | 5 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 91.3 | 82 | 36 | 25 | 66 | 3.55 | - |
| 1987 | WSN | NL | 6 | 15 | 36 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 177.3 | 184 | 87 | 67 | 156 | 4.42 | - |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7.94 | -127.0 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21.0 | 24 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 6.43 | -1032.0 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.3 | 41 | 17 | 10 | 21 | 4.46 | -1144.8 |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 8.18 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 96 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 0.146 | 0.188 | 0.167 | 0.355 | -452.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | TEX | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | WSN | NL | 18 | 29 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.207 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | WSN | NL | 36 | 51 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.157 | -452.9 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 10 | 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 | 94 | 52 | 24 | 43 | 5 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | TEX | P | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | MON | P | 17 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 | MON | P | 36 | 27 | 11 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | PHI | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | CIN | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | PHI | P | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | ML4 | P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 94 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | TEX | AL | $140,000 |
| 1987 | MON | NL | $62,500 |
| 1986 | MON | NL | $61,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $264,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Lincoln | Lincoln | NE | 1981, 1982, 1983 |