Bob Tewksbury
Born: 11/30/1960 in Concord, NH, USA
MLB Debut: 1986-04-11 | Final Game: 1998-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Robert Alan Tewksbury
Biography
Bob Tewksbury was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1998. Born in 1960, Tewksbury established himself as a reliable starter and a key figure on the mound during an era characterized by a mix of power hitters and emerging pitching talent. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 110-102 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.92. His ability to control games and limit runs made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, particularly during his prime years in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Tewksbury's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, showcasing his recognition among peers and fans alike. He struck out a total of 812 batters throughout his career and recorded one save, reflecting his versatility as a pitcher who could both start games and step in when needed. Known for his cerebral approach to pitching, Tewksbury was adept at mixing pitches and maintaining composure under pressure, which allowed him to enjoy a successful career in a highly competitive era of baseball. After retiring, he transitioned into coaching and baseball analysis, further contributing to the game he loved.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 102 | 302 | 277 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 1807.0 | 2043 | 787 | 142 | 292 | 812 | 3.92 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | NYY | AL | 9 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 130.3 | 144 | 48 | 31 | 49 | 3.31 | - |
| 1987 | CHC | NL | 0 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 32 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6.50 | - |
| 1987 | NYY | AL | 1 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | 47 | 25 | 7 | 12 | 6.75 | - |
| 1988 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8.10 | - |
| 1989 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 30.0 | 25 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 3.30 | - |
| 1990 | STL | NL | 10 | 9 | 28 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 145.3 | 151 | 56 | 15 | 50 | 3.47 | - |
| 1991 | STL | NL | 11 | 12 | 30 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 191.0 | 206 | 69 | 38 | 75 | 3.25 | - |
| 1992 | STL | NL | 16 | 5 | 33 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 233.0 | 217 | 56 | 20 | 91 | 2.16 | - |
| 1993 | STL | NL | 17 | 10 | 32 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 213.7 | 258 | 91 | 20 | 97 | 3.83 | - |
| 1994 | STL | NL | 12 | 10 | 24 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 155.7 | 190 | 92 | 22 | 79 | 5.32 | - |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 8 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 129.7 | 169 | 66 | 20 | 53 | 4.58 | 2766.0 |
| 1996 | SDP | NL | 10 | 10 | 36 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 206.7 | 224 | 99 | 43 | 126 | 4.31 | - |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | 8 | 13 | 26 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 168.7 | 200 | 79 | 31 | 92 | 4.22 | 3826.7 |
| 1998 | MIN | AL | 7 | 13 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 148.3 | 174 | 79 | 20 | 60 | 4.79 | -342.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 | 380 | 20 | 50 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 21 | 148 | 0.132 | 0.177 | 0.150 | 0.327 | -3018.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | NYY | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CHC | NL | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | NYY | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CHC | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | STL | NL | 7 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | STL | NL | 28 | 41 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0.171 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | STL | NL | 30 | 58 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0.155 | -434.9 |
| 1992 | STL | NL | 33 | 70 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 0.086 | -762.6 |
| 1993 | STL | NL | 33 | 69 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 0.203 | -427.6 |
| 1994 | STL | NL | 24 | 54 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.185 | -403.2 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | SDP | NL | 36 | 65 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0.031 | -989.6 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | 26 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | MIN | AL | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 302 | 278 | 138 | 344 | 10 | 28 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | NYA | P | 23 | 20 | 7 | 29 | 1 | 2 |
| 1987 | CHN | P | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | NYA | P | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | CHN | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | SLN | P | 7 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | SLN | P | 28 | 20 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| 1991 | SLN | P | 30 | 30 | 9 | 34 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | SLN | P | 33 | 32 | 14 | 42 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | SLN | P | 32 | 33 | 19 | 46 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | SLN | P | 24 | 24 | 12 | 31 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | TEX | P | 21 | 21 | 12 | 24 | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 | SDN | P | 36 | 33 | 22 | 47 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | MIN | P | 26 | 26 | 21 | 30 | 0 | 7 |
| 1998 | MIN | P | 26 | 25 | 12 | 31 | 2 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 303 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Pitcher of the Month | April |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIN | AL | $1,750,000 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | $2,000,000 |
| 1997 | SDN | NL | $125,000 |
| 1996 | SDN | NL | $1,500,000 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 1994 | SLN | NL | $3,500,000 |
| 1993 | SLN | NL | $2,625,000 |
| 1992 | SLN | NL | $825,000 |
| 1991 | SLN | NL | $160,000 |
| 1990 | SLN | NL | $100,000 |
| 1987 | NYA | AL | $85,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $14,170,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Leo College | St. Leo | FL | 1980, 1981 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Cy Young Award | NL | 3rd | 22.0 | 120 | 0 |