Bob Thorpe
Benjamin Robert Thorpe
Born: November 19, 1926
Caryville, FL US
Deceased: October 30, 1996
Waveland, MS US
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: P, RF
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 190
Career: 1946-1961
Major League Statistics
Bob Thorpe compiled a career batting average of .292 with 177 home runs and 600 RBI in his 1663-game career with the West Palm Beach Indians, Gainesville G-Men, Pensacola Fliers, Atlanta Crackers, Milwaukee Brewers, Toledo Sox, Wichita Braves, Omaha Cardinals, Charleston Senators, Houston Buffalos, Birmingham Barons, Columbus Jets, Denver Bears and Little Rock Travelers. He began playing during the 1946 season and last took the field during the 1961 campaign.
 Atlanta Crackers |
 Milwaukee Brewers |
 Toledo Sox |
 Charleston Senators |
 Houston Buffalos |
 Columbus Jets |
 Denver Bears |
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Pitching:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | W | L | W% | ERA | G | GS | GF | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | IBB | SO | HBP | BK | WP | BF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | B | SEAL3 | Pensacola Fliers | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 6.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Totals | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | D | FLOR | Gainesville G-Men | 34 | 132 | 125 | 7 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 31 | .208 | .238 | .320 | .558 | 40 | 1 | 2 | ||||
| 1947 | D | FLOR | Gainesville G-Men | 135 | 552 | 552 | 153 | 20 | 13 | 10 | .277 | .277 | .415 | .692 | 229 | |||||||||||
| 1948 | B | SEAL3 | Pensacola Fliers | 136 | 565 | 565 | 175 | 16 | 14 | 16 | .310 | .310 | .473 | .782 | 267 | |||||||||||
| 1949 | B | SEAL3 | Pensacola Fliers | 135 | 573 | 546 | 90 | 150 | 36 | 6 | 15 | 96 | 15 | 20 | 76 | .275 | .303 | .445 | .748 | 243 | 2 | 5 | ||||
| 1950 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 145 | 602 | 602 | 195 | 33 | 8 | 5 | .324 | .324 | .430 | .754 | 259 | |||||||||||
| 1951 | AAA | AA2 | Milwaukee Brewers | 139 | 626 | 578 | 108 | 173 | 29 | 8 | 10 | 77 | 9 | 34 | 75 | .299 | .340 | .429 | .769 | 248 | 11 | 2 | 12 | |||
| 1954 | AAA | AA2 | Toledo Sox | 124 | 472 | 445 | 58 | 129 | 35 | 5 | 17 | 65 | 2 | 23 | 86 | .290 | .327 | .506 | .833 | 225 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1955 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 146 | 572 | 572 | 158 | 25 | 8 | 21 | .276 | .276 | .458 | .734 | 262 | |||||||||||
| 1956 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Braves | 22 | 72 | 70 | 4 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .286 | .292 | .357 | .649 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1956 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 93 | 361 | 361 | 109 | 22 | 4 | 21 | .302 | .302 | .560 | .861 | 202 | |||||||||||
| 1957 | AAA | AA2 | (+) Charleston Senators | 120 | 478 | 453 | 51 | 128 | 26 | 9 | 18 | 77 | 1 | 15 | 78 | .283 | .307 | .499 | .805 | 226 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 1957 | AAA | AA2 | (+) Omaha Cardinals | 120 | 478 | 453 | 51 | 128 | 26 | 9 | 18 | 77 | 1 | 15 | 78 | .283 | .307 | .499 | .805 | 226 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 1958 | AA | SOUA | Birmingham Barons | 122 | 526 | 481 | 70 | 156 | 23 | 4 | 23 | 85 | 1 | 36 | 70 | .324 | .369 | .532 | .901 | 256 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | ||
| 1958 | AA | TL | Houston Buffalos | 16 | 64 | 58 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | .190 | .266 | .190 | .455 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1959 | AAA | AA2 | Denver Bears | 66 | 275 | 259 | 31 | 77 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 40 | 1 | 13 | 37 | .297 | .333 | .475 | .808 | 123 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 1959 | AAA | IL | Columbus Jets | 64 | 240 | 230 | 26 | 60 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 40 | 0 | 8 | 31 | .261 | .283 | .391 | .675 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 1960 | AA | SOUA | Little Rock Travelers | 150 | 631 | 587 | 78 | 170 | 37 | 6 | 13 | 94 | 5 | 34 | 74 | .290 | .329 | .440 | .769 | 258 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 6 | ||
| 1961 | AA | SOUA | Little Rock Travelers | 136 | 549 | 502 | 69 | 148 | 36 | 0 | 7 | 77 | 1 | 39 | 61 | .295 | .342 | .408 | .750 | 205 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | ||
| Totals | 1663 | 6812 | 6533 | 549 | 1910 | 338 | 82 | 177 | 600 | 34 | 0 | 217 | 555 | .292 | .315 | .450 | .766 | 2943 | 22 | 12 | 32 | 18 | 31 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | D | FLOR | Gainesville G-Men | OF | 29 | 45 | 6 | 4 | 0 | .927 | 1.759 |
| 1949 | B | SEAL3 | Pensacola Fliers | P | 2 | .000 | |||||
| 1949 | B | SEAL3 | Pensacola Fliers | OF | 127 | 329 | 14 | 15 | 2 | .958 | 2.701 |
| 1951 | AAA | AA2 | Milwaukee Brewers | OF | 138 | 266 | 15 | 3 | 1 | .989 | 2.036 |
| 1954 | AAA | AA2 | Toledo Sox | OF | 117 | 227 | 11 | 14 | 2 | .944 | 2.034 |
| 1956 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Braves | OF | 18 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.611 |
| 1958 | AA | TL | Houston Buffalos | RF | 15 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.267 |
| 1958 | AA | SOUA | Birmingham Barons | OF | 119 | 220 | 14 | 5 | 2 | .979 | 1.966 |
| 1959 | AAA | AA2 | Denver Bears | OF | 65 | 133 | 9 | 2 | 4 | .986 | 2.185 |
| 1959 | AAA | IL | Columbus Jets | OF | 62 | 94 | 8 | 4 | 0 | .962 | 1.645 |
| 1960 | AA | SOUA | Little Rock Travelers | OF | 146 | 257 | 11 | 8 | 2 | .971 | 1.836 |
| 1961 | AA | SOUA | Little Rock Travelers | OF | 130 | 215 | 6 | 3 | 3 | .987 | 1.700 |
| Totals | 968 | 1830 | 98 | 58 | 16 | .971 | 1.992 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | D | Florida State League | Gainesville G-Men | |||
| 1946 | C | Florida International League | West Palm Beach Indians | |||
| 1947 | D | Florida State League | Gainesville G-Men | |||
| 1948 | B | Southeastern League | Pensacola Fliers | |||
| 1949 | B | Southeastern League | Pensacola Fliers | |||
| 1950 | AA | Southern Association | Atlanta Crackers | BSN | ||
| 1951 | AAA | American Association 2 | Milwaukee Brewers | BSN | ||
| 1954 | AAA | American Association 2 | Toledo Sox | ML1 | ||
| 1955 | AA | Southern Association | Atlanta Crackers | ML1 | ||
| 1956 | AA | Southern Association | Atlanta Crackers | ML1 | ||
| 1956 | AAA | American Association 2 | Wichita Braves | ML1 | ||
| 1957 | AAA | American Association 2 | Omaha Cardinals | SLN | ||
| 1957 | AAA | American Association 2 | Charleston Senators | DET | ||
| 1958 | AA | Texas League | Houston Buffalos | SLN | ||
| 1958 | AA | Southern Association | Birmingham Barons | DET | ||
| 1959 | AAA | International League | Columbus Jets | PIT | ||
| 1959 | AAA | American Association 2 | Denver Bears | |||
| 1960 | AA | Southern Association | Little Rock Travelers | |||
| 1961 | AA | Southern Association | Little Rock Travelers | BAL |
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