Bobby Tiefenauer
Born: 10/10/1929 in Desloge, MO, USA
Died: 6/13/2000 in Desloge, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1952-07-14 | Final Game: 1968-09-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Bobby Gene Tiefenauer
Biography
Bobby Tiefenauer was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1952 to 1968, making him a notable figure in the post-war era of Major League Baseball. Born in 1929, Tiefenauer made his debut during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, contributing significantly as a reliable reliever and showcasing his skills on the mound.
Over the course of his career, Tiefenauer compiled a win-loss record of 9-25 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.84. He struck out 204 batters and recorded 23 saves, underscoring his ability to perform under pressure and secure crucial victories for his teams. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the game, particularly in relief situations, reflected the changing dynamics of pitching in the era he played, and he remains a respected figure among baseball historians and enthusiasts.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 25 | 179 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 316.0 | 312 | 135 | 29 | 87 | 204 | 3.84 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7.88 | - |
| 1955 | STL | NL | 1 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.7 | 31 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 4.41 | - |
| 1960 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2.00 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6.23 | - |
| 1962 | HOU | NL | 2 | 4 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 85.0 | 91 | 41 | 21 | 60 | 4.34 | 2206.3 |
| 1963 | ATL | NL | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29.7 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 1.21 | - |
| 1964 | ATL | NL | 4 | 6 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 73.0 | 61 | 26 | 15 | 48 | 3.21 | - |
| 1965 | CLE | AL | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22.3 | 24 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 4.84 | -604.7 |
| 1965 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7.71 | - |
| 1965 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20.3 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 3.54 | - |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0.79 | 292.3 |
| 1968 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13.3 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 6.07 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0.026 | 0.156 | 0.051 | 0.207 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | STL | NL | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | STL | NL | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | CLE | AL | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | STL | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | HOU | NL | 43 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | ATL | NL | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | ATL | NL | 46 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | CLE | AL | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | ATL | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | NYY | AL | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CHC | NL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 179 | 0 | 23 | 41 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | SLN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | SLN | P | 18 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | CLE | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961 | SLN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | HOU | P | 43 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | ML1 | P | 12 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | ML1 | P | 46 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | CLE | P | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | ML1 | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | NYA | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | CLE | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | CHN | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 179 |