Bobby Coombs

Bobby Coombs
Pitcher
Born: February 2, 1908(1908-02-02) Goodwins Mills, Maine
Died: October 21, 1991(1991-10-21) (aged 83) Ogunquit, Maine
Batted: Right	Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 8, 1933 for the Philadelphia Athletics
Last MLB appearance
June 6, 1943 for the New York Giants
Career statistics
Win-Loss record	0-2
Earned run average	9.32
Strikeouts	13
Teams
Philadelphia Athletics (1933) New York Giants (1943)

Raymond Franklin "Bobby" Coombs (February 2, 1908 – October 21, 1991) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. The 5 ft 9 ¹⁄₂ in (1.77 m), 160 lb. right-hander played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1933) and New York Giants (1943). His career was unusual in that he went almost ten years between major league appearances.

A native of Goodwins Mills, Maine, Coombs made his major league debut in relief on June 8, 1933 in a home game against the New York Yankees at Shibe Park. His final game, almost ten years later at the age of 35, was in a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field (June 6, 1943).

Career totals include 30 games pitched, all in relief, a 0–2 record with 17 games finished, 2 saves, 49 earned runs allowed in 47.1 innings, and an ERA of 9.32.

Coombs died at the age of 83 in Ogunquit, Maine.

External links

• Baseball Reference
• Retrosheet