Barton Emory (Bob) Rhoads (October 4, 1879 – February 12, 1967), nicknamed "Dusty", was a major league pitcher for the Chicago Orphans, Cleveland Naps, and St. Louis Cardinals in the early 20th century. His best year was in 1906, when he won 22 games and had a 1.80 ERA. He finished his career with a 97–82 record, a 2.61 ERA and 522 strikeouts in 1,691.2 innings pitched.
Bob Rhoads | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: (1879-10-04)October 4, 1879 Wooster, Ohio | |
Died: February 12, 1967(1967-02-12) (aged 87) San Bernardino, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 19, 1902, for the Chicago Orphans | |
Last MLB appearance | |
August 19, 1909, for the Cleveland Naps | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 97–82 |
Earned run average | 2.61 |
Strikeouts | 522 |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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He is buried at Mountain View Memorial Park in Barstow, California.[1]
Preceded by | No-hitter pitcher September 18, 1908 |
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