Bob Wolcott
Born: 9/8/1973 in Huntington Beach, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-08-18 | Final Game: 1999-07-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Robert William Wolcott
Biography
Bob Wolcott was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999. Born in 1973, Wolcott made his debut during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the increasing popularity of power hitting and the changing dynamics of pitching. Throughout his career, he played for teams including the Seattle Mariners and the Florida Marlins, showcasing a solid, if not spectacular, performance on the mound.
Wolcott finished his career with a record of 16-21 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.86, striking out a total of 178 batters. Despite not recording any saves during his time in the league, he contributed to his teams as a reliable option in the starting rotation. His unique pitching style and determination exemplified the challenges faced by pitchers in the late 1990s, a time when many hurlers were adapting to the offensive explosion that characterized the era. Wolcott's legacy lies in his perseverance and the competitive spirit he brought to the game during his years in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 21 | 66 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 325.7 | 391 | 212 | 62 | 113 | 178 | 5.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.7 | 43 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 4.42 | -971.8 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | 7 | 10 | 30 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 149.3 | 179 | 95 | 54 | 78 | 5.73 | -3866.7 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | 5 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 129 | 67 | 29 | 58 | 6.03 | -3673.4 |
| 1998 | AZ | NL | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 32 | 26 | 13 | 21 | 7.09 | - |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 8.10 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | AZ | NL | 6 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ALCS | SEA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2.57 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ALCS | SEA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2.57 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 66 | 58 | 21 | 35 | 2 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | SEA | P | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | SEA | P | 30 | 28 | 10 | 19 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | SEA | P | 19 | 18 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | ARI | P | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | BOS | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 66 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | SEA | AL | $195,000 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | $115,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $310,000 | ||