Bobby Veach
Born: 6/29/1888 in St. Charles, KY, USA
Died: 8/7/1945 in Detroit, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-09-06 | Final Game: 1925-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Robert Hayes Veach
Biography
Bobby Veach was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1912 to 1925. Born in 1888, Veach made a significant impact on the game during the early part of the 20th century, a period characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded style of play. Over the course of 1821 games, he amassed 2063 hits, showcasing his ability as a consistent and effective hitter. Veach finished his career with a remarkable batting average of .31, a testament to his skill at the plate and his capacity to get on base.
Veach was known for his power and run-producing capabilities, as evidenced by his 64 home runs and 1166 RBIs. He also proved to be a threat on the bases with 195 stolen bases, reflecting his speed and agility. Throughout his career, Veach played with intensity and determination, contributing to the teams he was a part of and leaving a lasting legacy in the sport. His achievements positioned him as one of the notable players of his era, remembered for his offensive prowess and significant contributions to the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1821 | 6656 | 953 | 2063 | 393 | 147 | 64 | 1166 | 195 | 571 | 367 | 0.310 | 0.370 | 0.442 | 0.812 | 22784.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | DET | AL | 23 | 79 | 8 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0.342 | 221.2 |
| 1913 | DET | AL | 137 | 491 | 54 | 132 | 22 | 10 | 0 | 64 | 22 | 53 | 31 | 0.269 | 493.2 |
| 1914 | DET | AL | 149 | 531 | 56 | 146 | 19 | 14 | 1 | 72 | 20 | 50 | 29 | 0.275 | 747.0 |
| 1915 | DET | AL | 152 | 569 | 81 | 178 | 40 | 10 | 3 | 112 | 16 | 68 | 43 | 0.313 | 2950.4 |
| 1916 | DET | AL | 150 | 566 | 92 | 173 | 33 | 15 | 3 | 91 | 24 | 52 | 41 | 0.306 | 2551.1 |
| 1917 | DET | AL | 154 | 571 | 79 | 182 | 31 | 12 | 8 | 103 | 21 | 61 | 44 | 0.319 | 3650.9 |
| 1918 | DET | AL | 127 | 499 | 59 | 139 | 21 | 13 | 3 | 78 | 21 | 35 | 23 | 0.279 | 972.9 |
| 1919 | DET | AL | 139 | 538 | 87 | 191 | 45 | 17 | 3 | 101 | 19 | 33 | 33 | 0.355 | 3566.7 |
| 1920 | DET | AL | 154 | 612 | 92 | 188 | 39 | 15 | 11 | 113 | 11 | 36 | 22 | 0.307 | 1873.5 |
| 1921 | DET | AL | 150 | 612 | 110 | 207 | 43 | 13 | 16 | 128 | 14 | 48 | 31 | 0.338 | 2735.9 |
| 1922 | DET | AL | 155 | 618 | 96 | 202 | 34 | 13 | 9 | 126 | 9 | 42 | 27 | 0.327 | 1614.8 |
| 1923 | DET | AL | 114 | 293 | 45 | 94 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 39 | 10 | 29 | 21 | 0.321 | 517.4 |
| 1924 | BOS | AL | 142 | 519 | 77 | 153 | 35 | 9 | 5 | 99 | 5 | 47 | 18 | 0.295 | 590.4 |
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | NYY | AL | 56 | 116 | 13 | 41 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0.353 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | WSN | AL | 18 | 37 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.243 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | WS | WS1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1740 | 0 | 3754 | 207 | 150 | 42 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | DET | OF | 22 | 0 | 46 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1913 | DET | OF | 135 | 0 | 250 | 16 | 24 | 3 |
| 1914 | DET | OF | 145 | 0 | 282 | 22 | 11 | 6 |
| 1915 | DET | OF | 152 | 0 | 297 | 19 | 8 | 4 |
| 1916 | DET | OF | 150 | 0 | 342 | 14 | 12 | 4 |
| 1917 | DET | OF | 154 | 0 | 356 | 17 | 17 | 5 |
| 1918 | DET | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | DET | OF | 127 | 0 | 277 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| 1919 | DET | OF | 138 | 0 | 338 | 14 | 12 | 3 |
| 1920 | DET | OF | 154 | 0 | 357 | 26 | 13 | 4 |
| 1921 | DET | OF | 149 | 0 | 384 | 21 | 11 | 4 |
| 1922 | DET | OF | 154 | 0 | 375 | 16 | 7 | 3 |
| 1923 | DET | OF | 85 | 0 | 127 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| 1924 | BOS | OF | 130 | 0 | 270 | 11 | 13 | 2 |
| 1925 | BOS | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | NYA | OF | 33 | 0 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1925 | WS1 | OF | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 1677 |
| Center Field | 20 |
| Right Field | 48 |