Bobby Coombs
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Bobby Coombs | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Goodwins Mills, Maine | February 2, 1908|
Died: October 21, 1991 Ogunquit, Maine | (aged 83)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
June 8, 1933, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
Last MLB appearance | |
June 6, 1943, for the New York Giants | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–2 |
Earned run average | 9.32 |
Strikeouts | 13 |
Teams | |
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 (73 kg) 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.[1] His final game, almost ten years later at the age of 35, was in a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field on June 6, 1943.[2]
Coombs' career totals include 30 games pitched, all in relief, a 0–2 record with 17 games finished, 2 saves, 49 earned runs allowed in 471⁄3 innings, and an ERA of 9.32.
Coombs died at the age of 83 in Ogunquit, Maine.
Coombs coached at Williams College from 1946–73, where there is now a Bobby Coombs Field.
References
- ^ "Philadelphia Athletics 14, New York Yankees 10". retrosheet.org. June 8, 1933. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates 18, New York Giants 1 (1)". retrosheet.org. June 6, 1943. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Bobby Coombs at Find a Grave
- 1908 births
- 1991 deaths
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Baseball players from Maine
- Philadelphia Athletics players
- New York Giants (NL) players
- Syracuse Chiefs players
- Birmingham Barons players
- St. Paul Saints (AA) players
- Shreveport Sports players
- Jersey City Giants players
- Duke Blue Devils baseball players
- People from Ogunquit, Maine
- Baseball coaches from Maine
- American baseball pitcher, 1900s births stubs