Bob Sykes
Born: 12/11/1954 in Neptune, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1977-04-09 | Final Game: 1981-10-04
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Robert Joseph Sykes
Biography
Bob Sykes was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1954, who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 until his retirement on October 4, 1981. Over the course of his career, Sykes compiled a win-loss record of 23-26, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.65. His career was marked by a notable ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 215 strikeouts. Sykes also contributed in closing situations, recording 2 saves during his time in the league.
Sykes played during an era of significant transition in baseball, where the game was evolving with the introduction of more specialized roles for pitchers and an increasing emphasis on strikeout ability. His solid performance on the mound and his versatility as a pitcher made him an integral part of the teams he played for. Despite facing the challenges of a competitive pitching landscape, Sykes left a mark in the game with his consistent efforts and contributions to his teams during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 26 | 116 | 61 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 456.7 | 497 | 236 | 54 | 190 | 215 | 4.65 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | DET | AL | 5 | 7 | 32 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 132.7 | 141 | 65 | 50 | 58 | 4.41 | -1740.7 |
| 1978 | DET | AL | 6 | 6 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 93.7 | 99 | 41 | 34 | 58 | 3.94 | -1726.8 |
| 1979 | STL | NL | 4 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.0 | 86 | 46 | 34 | 35 | 6.18 | - |
| 1980 | STL | NL | 6 | 10 | 27 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 126.0 | 134 | 65 | 54 | 50 | 4.64 | - |
| 1981 | STL | NL | 2 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.3 | 37 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 4.58 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 62 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0.097 | 0.174 | 0.097 | 0.271 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | DET | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | DET | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | STL | NL | 13 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | STL | NL | 27 | 39 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | STL | NL | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 116 | 61 | 15 | 56 | 4 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | DET | P | 32 | 20 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 3 |
| 1978 | DET | P | 22 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | SLN | P | 13 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | SLN | P | 27 | 19 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 1981 | SLN | P | 22 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 116 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade College - North Campus | Miami | FL | 1974 |