Bob Seeds
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1930-1940)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 10/28/1993 in Erick, OK, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1930-04-19
- Last Game
- 1940-09-24
Full name: Ira Robert Seeds
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 615 | 1,937 | 268 | 537 | 77 | 21 | 28 | 233 | 14 | 160 | 190 | .277 | .336 | .382 | .718 | -656 |
Career AVG .277 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .336 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .382 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .718 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CLE | AL | 85 | 277 | 37 | 79 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 1 | 12 | 22 | .285 | .293 (-3%) | .354 (-11%) | .429 (-12%) | .784 (-12%) | -568.5 |
| 1931 | CLE | AL | 48 | 134 | 26 | 41 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 11 | .306 | .276 (+11%) | .338 (+6%) | .388 (-4%) | .726 (+1%) | 38.2 |
| 1932 | CLE | AL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | CHA | AL | 116 | 434 | 53 | 126 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 45 | 5 | 31 | 37 | .290 | .275 (+6%) | .335 (+2%) | .391 (-5%) | .726 (-2%) | 0.0 |
| 1933 | BOS | AL | 82 | 230 | 26 | 56 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 21 | 20 | .243 | .270 (-10%) | .329 (-6%) | .377 (-11%) | .707 (-9%) | -326.8 |
| 1934 | BOS | AL | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | CLE | AL | 61 | 186 | 28 | 46 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 21 | 13 | .247 | .278 (-11%) | .340 (-4%) | .392 (-23%) | .733 (-14%) | 0.0 |
| 1936 | NYA | AL | 13 | 42 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 3 | .262 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1938 | NY1 | NL | 81 | 296 | 35 | 86 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 52 | 0 | 20 | 33 | .291 | .272 (+6%) | .341 (-1%) | .392 (+13%) | .734 (+6%) | 282.8 |
| 1939 | NY1 | NL | 63 | 173 | 33 | 46 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 1 | 22 | 31 | .266 | .274 (-3%) | .342 (+3%) | .393 (avg) | .735 (+1%) | 81.4 |
| 1940 | NY1 | NL | 56 | 155 | 18 | 45 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 19 | .290 | .267 (+9%) | .335 (+11%) | .387 (+10%) | .722 (+10%) | 318.3 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 615 | 1,937 | 268 | 537 | 77 | 21 | 28 | 233 | 14 | 160 | 190 | .277 | — | — | — | — | -175 | ||
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 (615 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 320 | 945 | 129 | 259 | 14 | 116 | .274 |
| Away | 295 | 993 | 139 | 278 | 14 | 115 | .280 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940-09-24 | NY1 | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-09-23 | NY1 | BRO | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1940-09-17 | NY1 | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-09-15 | NY1 | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940-09-13 | NY1 | CIN | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1940-09-11 | NY1 | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1940-09-09 | NY1 | BRO | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1940-09-07 | NY1 | BRO | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1940-09-05 | NY1 | BSN | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-09-02 | NY1 | PHI | L | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 43 | 0 | 386 | 21 | 6 | 33 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| OF | 472 | 0 | 880 | 32 | 28 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CLE | OF | 70 | 0 | 156 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| 1931 | CLE | 1B | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | CLE | OF | 33 | 0 | 56 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1932 | CLE | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | CHA | OF | 112 | 0 | 234 | 7 | 9 | 1 |
| 1933 | BOS | 1B | 41 | 0 | 379 | 18 | 6 | 33 |
| 1933 | BOS | OF | 32 | 0 | 43 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1934 | BOS | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | CLE | OF | 48 | 0 | 83 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1936 | NYA | 3B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1936 | NYA | OF | 9 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | NY1 | OF | 76 | 0 | 147 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 1939 | NY1 | OF | 50 | 0 | 77 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1940 | NY1 | OF | 40 | 0 | 64 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 43 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 196 |
| Center Field | 157 |
| Right Field | 135 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Bob Seeds (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Seeds
- What years did Bob Seeds play?
- Bob Seeds played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1940.
- Was Bob Seeds a pitcher?
- No. Bob Seeds was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Bob Seeds hit?
- Bob Seeds hit 28 career home runs with 537 hits.