Bob Seeds
Born: 2/24/1907 in Ringgold, TX, USA
Died: 10/28/1993 in Erick, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1930-04-19 | Final Game: 1940-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Ira Robert Seeds
Biography
Bob Seeds was a professional baseball player born in 1907, whose career spanned from 1930 to 1940. As a position player, Seeds appeared in 615 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He established himself as a solid offensive contributor, finishing his career with 537 hits and a batting average of .277. His power was evident with 28 home runs and he drove in 233 runs, showcasing his ability to produce during critical moments. Additionally, Seeds demonstrated speed on the bases, accumulating 14 stolen bases over his career.
Playing during an era that bridged the Great Depression and the pre-World War II years, Seeds contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball, which was beginning to see changes in player dynamics and strategies. His consistent performance and versatility made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, as he navigated a competitive period in the sport's history. Seeds left a lasting legacy, representing the dedication and skill of players during a transformative time in baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 615 | 1937 | 268 | 537 | 77 | 21 | 28 | 233 | 14 | 160 | 190 | 0.277 | 0.336 | 0.382 | 0.718 | -1117.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CLE | AL | 85 | 277 | 37 | 79 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 1 | 12 | 22 | 0.285 | -701.8 |
| 1931 | CLE | AL | 48 | 134 | 26 | 41 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 0.306 | 26.6 |
| 1932 | CHW | AL | 116 | 434 | 53 | 126 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 45 | 5 | 31 | 37 | 0.290 | -224.3 |
| 1932 | CLE | AL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | -224.3 |
| 1933 | BOS | AL | 82 | 230 | 26 | 56 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 21 | 20 | 0.243 | -374.9 |
| 1934 | BOS | AL | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | CLE | AL | 61 | 186 | 28 | 46 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 21 | 13 | 0.247 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | NYY | AL | 13 | 42 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0.262 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | NY1 | NL | 81 | 296 | 35 | 86 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 52 | 0 | 20 | 33 | 0.291 | 247.2 |
| 1939 | NY1 | NL | 63 | 173 | 33 | 46 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 1 | 22 | 31 | 0.266 | 57.9 |
| 1940 | NY1 | NL | 56 | 155 | 18 | 45 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 19 | 0.290 | 310.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | WS | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
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 | CHA | OF | 112 | 0 | 234 | 7 | 9 | 1 |
| 1932 | CLE | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 43 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 196 |
| Center Field | 157 |
| Right Field | 135 |