Bob Shawkey played pitcher for the Yankees from 1915-1927. Over 13 seasons and 518 appearances, he recorded 27 saves with a 3.26 ERA. In 7 postseason games, he posted 1 win and a 4.66 ERA.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 40 | 31 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 288.2 | 268 | 118 | 132 | 111 | 3.68 | 1.31 |
| 1924 | 45 | 25 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 253.2 | 281 | 116 | 130 | 88 | 4.12 | 1.45 |
| 1925 | 41 | 19 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 236.2 | 273 | 107 | 100 | 87 | 4.07 | 1.52 |
| 1926 | 36 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 123.0 | 135 | 58 | 71 | 44 | 4.24 | 1.46 |
| 1927 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 47.1 | 50 | 17 | 24 | 17 | 3.23 | 1.42 |
| Career | 518 | 274 | 168 | 131 | 27 | 3148.1 | 3005 | 1141 | 1432 | 1093 | 3.26 | 1.30 |
Career-best seasons highlighted in gold. Stats via Retrosheet.
Postseason
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 2 | -- | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7.00 | -- |
| 1922 | 1 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2.70 | -- |
| 1923 | 1 | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3.52 | -- |
| 1926 | 3 | -- | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5.40 | -- |
| Career | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 36.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Bob Shawkey play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Bob Shawkey appeared in 7 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Bob Shawkey didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Bob Shawkey's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Bob Shawkey born?
Bob Shawkey was born in Sigel, PA, USA. Bob Shawkey went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1915-1927, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Bob Shawkey's career stats with the Yankees?
Bob Shawkey compiled a 168-131 record, a 3.26 ERA, 1,432 strikeouts, and 27 saves across 518 games on the mound for the New York Yankees. Bob Shawkey's pitching career with the Yankees covered the 1915-1927 seasons.