Bob Scheffing
Robert Boden Scheffing
Born: August 11, 1913
Overland, MO US
Deceased: October 26, 1985
Phoenix, AZ US
Primary Position: Catcher
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 3B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 180
Career: 1935-1940
Major League Statistics
Bob Scheffing compiled a career batting average of .270 with 36 home runs and 0 RBI in his 564-game career with the Greensburg Red Wings, Greenwood Chiefs, Columbus Red Birds, Albany Travelers, Houston Buffaloes, Mobile Shippers, Decatur Commodores, Washington Red Birds and Rochester Red Wings. He began playing during the 1935 season and last took the field during the 1940 campaign.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | AA | AA2 | Columbus Red Birds | 10 | 26 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .231 | .231 | .269 | .500 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 1935 | C | CSTL | Greenwood Chiefs | 39 | 111 | 111 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .189 | .189 | .225 | .414 | 25 | |||||||||||
| 1935 | D | PASA2 | Greensburg Red Wings | 70 | 231 | 231 | 46 | 5 | 2 | 4 | .199 | .199 | .290 | .489 | 67 | |||||||||||
| 1936 | D | GAFL | Albany Travelers | 99 | 368 | 368 | 116 | 25 | 7 | 8 | .315 | .315 | .486 | .802 | 179 | |||||||||||
| 1937 | AA | AA2 | Columbus Red Birds | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .667 | .667 | .833 | 1.500 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 1937 | A1 | TL | Houston Buffaloes | 82 | 238 | 238 | 50 | 7 | 2 | 2 | .210 | .210 | .282 | .492 | 67 | |||||||||||
| 1938 | B | IIIL | Decatur Commodores | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 1938 | B | SEAL3 | Mobile Shippers | 62 | 174 | 174 | 44 | 7 | 1 | 3 | .253 | .253 | .356 | .609 | 62 | |||||||||||
| 1939 | D | PASA2 | Washington Red Birds | 109 | 418 | 418 | 138 | 22 | 8 | 15 | .330 | .330 | .529 | .859 | 221 | |||||||||||
| 1940 | AA | IL | Rochester Red Wings | 89 | 269 | 269 | 72 | 14 | 5 | 4 | .268 | .268 | .401 | .669 | 108 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 564 | 1844 | 1844 | 0 | 497 | 84 | 26 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .270 | .270 | .402 | .671 | 741 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | D | PASA2 | Greensburg Red Wings | C | 68 | 232 | 47 | 10 | .965 | 4.103 | |
| 1935 | C | CSTL | Greenwood Chiefs | 3B | 16 | 47 | 32 | 10 | .888 | 4.938 | |
| 1936 | D | GAFL | Albany Travelers | C | 99 | 336 | 57 | 18 | .956 | 3.970 | |
| 1937 | A1 | TL | Houston Buffaloes | C | 82 | 319 | 39 | 8 | .978 | 4.366 | |
| 1938 | B | SEAL3 | Mobile Shippers | C | 48 | 251 | 24 | 6 | .979 | 5.729 | |
| 1939 | D | PASA2 | Washington Red Birds | 1B | 102 | 1055 | 42 | 23 | .979 | 1.755 | |
| 1940 | AA | IL | Rochester Red Wings | C | 73 | 345 | 34 | 9 | .977 | 5.192 | |
| Totals | 488 | 2585 | 275 | 84 | 0 | .971 | 5.861 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | D | Penn State Association | Greensburg Red Wings | SLN | ||
| 1935 | C | East Dixie League | Greenwood Chiefs | SLN | ||
| 1935 | AA | American Association 2 | Columbus Red Birds | SLN | ||
| 1936 | D | Georgia-Florida League | Albany Travelers | SLN | ||
| 1937 | A1 | Texas League | Houston Buffaloes | SLN | ||
| 1937 | AA | American Association 2 | Columbus Red Birds | SLN | ||
| 1938 | B | Southeastern League | Mobile Shippers | SLN | ||
| 1938 | B | Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League | Decatur Commodores | SLN | ||
| 1939 | D | Penn State League | Washington Red Birds | SLN | ||
| 1940 | AA | International League | Rochester Red Wings | SLN |
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