Bobby Locke (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bobby Locke |
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Locke in 1960
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| Born: March 3, 1934 Rowes Run, Pennsylvania, US |
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| Died: June 4, 2020 (aged 86) Dunbar, Pennsylvania, US |
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| June 18, 1959, for the Cleveland Indians | |||
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| September 29, 1968, for the California Angels | |||
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| Win–loss record | 16–15 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.02 | ||
| Strikeouts | 194 | ||
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Lawrence Donald "Bobby" Locke (March 3, 1934 – June 4, 2020) was an American professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher. Bobby played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for parts of nine seasons. He played from 1959 to 1968. His teams included the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, and California Angels. He was 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed 185 pounds.
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Bobby Locke's Baseball Career
Playing for the Cleveland Indians
Bobby Locke made his first big league appearance in 1959. He played for the Cleveland Indians against the Boston Red Sox. Bobby was the starting pitcher for his team. His first pitch was thrown to Don Buddin.
In his first game, Bobby pitched for 5 and 2/3 innings. He allowed five runs to score. However, he did not get a win or a loss for the game. The most exciting part of his debut was when he hit a home run. This home run scored three runs for his team. It was the only home run he ever hit in his career!
For the whole 1959 season, Bobby had a good ERA of 3.13. He played in 24 games, starting seven of them. He got 40 strikeouts and had a record of 3 wins and 2 losses.
In 1960, Bobby Locke's record was 3 wins and 5 losses. His ERA was 3.37. He started 11 of the 32 games he played in. He pitched 123 innings and struck out 53 batters. He also completed two games that year, which means he pitched the entire game himself.
The 1961 season saw Bobby with a 4-4 record. His ERA was 4.53. He gave up 112 hits in 95.1 innings pitched. He also walked 40 batters and struck out 37.
After the Indians: New Teams
After the 1961 season, Bobby Locke was traded to the Chicago Cubs. He then moved to the St. Louis Cardinals for the 1962 season. He only played one game with the Cardinals before joining the Philadelphia Phillies.
From 1962 to 1964, Bobby played in 22 games for the Phillies. During this time, he had a record of one win and no losses. He later played for the Cincinnati Reds and the California Angels.
Career Highlights and Stats
Overall, Bobby Locke played in 165 games during his MLB career. He had a total record of 16 wins and 15 losses. He pitched for 416.2 innings. During his time on the mound, he walked 165 batters and struck out 194. He allowed 432 hits to opposing batters.
When Bobby got a chance to bat, he was pretty good too! He made 25 hits in 98 tries. This gave him a batting average of .255. He hit one home run and brought in 12 runs for his team. As a fielder, he had a good fielding percentage of .968.
