Bob Spade
Born: 1/4/1877 in Akron, OH, USA
Died: 9/7/1924 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1907-09-22 | Final Game: 1910-07-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Robert Spade
Biography
Bob Spade was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1907 to 1910. Born in 1877, Spade made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-oriented games that would follow. Over his four-season career, he compiled a record of 25 wins and 24 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound.
With a career earned run average (ERA) of 2.96, Spade was known for his effective pitching and ability to control the game. He recorded 121 strikeouts and notched one save, reflecting his capability as a reliable arm in the bullpen and rotation. Although he played during a period that was often overshadowed by the legends of the game, his contributions on the field remain a testament to the skill and determination that characterized early 20th-century baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 24 | 62 | 52 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 426.3 | 411 | 140 | 4 | 159 | 121 | 2.96 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | CIN | NL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 27.0 | 21 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 1.00 | -183.4 |
| 1908 | CIN | NL | 17 | 12 | 35 | 28 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 249.3 | 230 | 76 | 85 | 74 | 2.74 | -2169.8 |
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 5 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 98.0 | 91 | 31 | 39 | 31 | 2.85 | -930.0 |
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 35 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 6.75 | -831.4 |
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 34.7 | 34 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 4.41 | -888.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 144 | 16 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 22 | 0.222 | 0.282 | 0.264 | 0.546 | -348.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | CIN | NL | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1908 | CIN | NL | 35 | 87 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.195 | -348.7 |
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 14 | 34 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.294 | 0.0 |
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 7 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 62 | 52 | 7 | 85 | 9 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | CIN | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1908 | CIN | P | 35 | 28 | 4 | 57 | 6 | 2 |
| 1909 | CIN | P | 14 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1910 | CIN | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | SLA | P | 7 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 62 |