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Bob Heffner

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1963-1968 (1963-1968)
Proper Name
Robert Frederic Heffner
Positions
P (114)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-4 / 205
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Death Date
June 25,2025   Age:  86.285
High School
Allentown Central Catholic (Allentown,PA)
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1957-Boston Red Sox
MLB Debut
June 19,1963
MLBAM ID
115694
Retrosheet#
heffb101
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career11-21114316353.13602414.511.32

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1963Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2024494.26201931010124.213161591536773021.349.461.082.605.564.402.14
1964Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2025794.0855101121456158.2152817220441125031.248.621.132.506.354.592.55
1965Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2026027.1627100826049.0594239918426111.5710.841.653.317.717.712.33
1966Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE3727013.46510034013.012651371001.158.310.692.084.854.152.33
1968California AngelsALMLBCAL3729002.2570002708.06220631001.506.750.006.753.382.250.50
1963MLBTotal--BOS----494.26201931100124.213161591536773021.349.461.082.605.564.402.14
1964MLBTotal--BOS----794.0855101145216158.2152817220441125031.248.621.132.506.354.592.55
1965MLBTotal--BOS----027.1627100268049.0594239918426111.5710.841.653.317.717.712.33
1966MLBTotal--CLE----013.46510043013.012651371001.158.310.692.084.854.152.33
1968MLBTotal--CAL----002.2570007208.06220631001.506.750.006.753.382.250.50
Tot:MLB (5 yrs)MLB11214.51114314283346353.13601921774510724116161.329.171.152.736.144.892.25
Tot:AL (5 yrs)AL11214.51114314283346353.13601921774510724116161.329.171.152.736.144.892.25

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1963Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2024P214325300200190200084632.116.136.186.322.093.070.1472.1719.579.000.00
1964Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2025P55443710140011101001114625.159.178.250.428.114.091.1882.1723.9111.0044.00
1965Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2026P2760000000002010000700.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0028.570.000.00
1966Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE3727P510000000010000000200.000.500.000.5001.000.000.00050.000.000.000.00
1968California AngelsALMLBCAL3729P700000000010000000100.0001.000.0001.000.000.000.000100.000.000.000.00
1963MLBTotal--BOS------214325300200190200084632.116.136.186.322.093.070.1472.1719.579.00AL1963
1964MLBTotal--BOS------55443710140011101001114625.159.178.250.428.114.091.1882.1723.9111.0044.00AL1964
1965MLBTotal--BOS------2760000000002010000700.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0028.57AL1965
1966MLBTotal--CLE------510000000010000000200.000.500.000.5001.000.000.00050.000.000.00AL1966
1968MLBTotal--CAL------7000000000100000001001.000100.000.000.00AL1968
Tot:MLB (5 yrs)MLB11594512401600422040011910257.128.163.202.365.117.074.1553.9221.575.5094.00
Tot:AL (5 yrs)AL11594512401600422040011910257.128.163.202.365.117.074.1553.9221.575.5094.00

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1963Boston Red SoxALMLB24P20-124.2151610323100.9691.60.252.2512.495.29
1964Boston Red SoxALMLB25P55-158.2151721343200.9410.60.201.8034.0100.02
1965Boston Red SoxALMLB26P27-49.0340077001.0000.30.141.2616.7100.010
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1963Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2476857-21Johnny Peskydnq
1964Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2572908-55Johnny Pesky, Billy Hermandnq
1965Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS26621009-27Billy Hermandnq
1966Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2781815-5Birdie Tebbetts, George Stricklanddnq
1968California AngelsALMLBCAL2967958-7Bill Rigneydnq
5 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1967-01-01Unknown transactionCalifornia AngelsNoHist
1966-10-15Sold by Cleveland Indians to New York MetsNew York MetsNoHist
1965-11-29Selected from Boston Red Sox by Cleveland Indians in MLB Rule 5 DraftCleveland IndiansNoHist
1963-03-01Returned to Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxNoHist
1962-11-26Selected from Boston Red Sox by Cincinnati Reds in MLB Rule 5 DraftCincinnati RedsNoHist
1957-06-12Signed as amateur free agentBoston Red SoxNoHist
6 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
67
Walks
63
Hittable
26
SO/BB
75
vsPower
26
Hitting
39
Durability
45
Team
.443

[Career Highlights]

[1957]  Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in Round #0 (#0) out of Allentown Central Catholic (Allentown,PA)
[1963]  Played for Boston Red Sox (MLB)
[1964]  Played for Boston Red Sox (MLB)
[1965]  Played for Boston Red Sox (MLB)
[1966]  Played for Cleveland Indians (MLB)
[1968]  Played for California Angels (MLB)
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