Bob Humphreys (baseball)
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Robert William Humphreys (born August 18, 1935) is an
An alumnus of
Playing career
Humphreys' pro pitching career began in the Tigers' organization in 1958 and lasted through 1971. After trials with Detroit (1962) and St. Louis (1963), Humphreys was recalled from the
Humphreys was traded to the Cubs just prior to the 1965 campaign. In his only season with Chicago, he appeared in 41 games and again posted a 2–0 record. Then, prior to 1966, he was traded to the Senators, where he played four full years and part of a fifth. In 214 games pitched as a Senator, he compiled a 21–15 record with 14 saves. Released by the Senators, he signed with the Brewers two days later on June 15, 1970.[2] He finished his MLB career with the Brewers and was credited with three more saves.
All told, Humphreys compiled a 27–21 record with 20 saves and a 3.36 earned run average in 319 major league appearances, all but four of which came as a relief pitcher. In 566 innings pitched he allowed 482
College coach, MLB executive
After his playing career ended, Humphreys remained in baseball as a
From 1974 to 1978, Humphreys was also the head baseball coach at
References
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)