| Bob Kline | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born:(1909-12-09)December 9, 1909 Enterprise, Ohio, U.S. | |
| Died: March 16, 1987(1987-03-16) (aged 77) Westerville, Ohio, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 17, 1930, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 15, 1934, for the Washington Senators | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Won–lost record | 30–28 |
| Earned run average | 5.05 |
| Strikeouts | 87 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Robert George Kline [Junior] (December 9, 1909 – March 16, 1987) was apitcher inMajor League Baseball who played for three teams between the1930 and1934 seasons. Listed at 6' 3", 200 lb., Kline batted and threw right-handed. He was born inEnterprise, Ohio.
Afastball thrower, Klinestarted and filled variousrelief roles coming out of thebullpen as acloser,middle reliever, andset-up man. He entered the majors in 1930 with theBoston Red Sox, playing for them four years before joining thePhiladelphia Athletics (1934) andWashington Senators (1934). While in Boston, he learned to pitch asinker from roommateWilcy Moore which helped him to win 11 games in 1932.
On October 1, 1933, Kline was the opposing pitcher at Yankee Stadium during the last pitching appearance forBabe Ruth.
At the end of the season, Kline was sent by Boston, along withRabbit Warstler and cash, to the Athletics in a transaction that broughtLefty Grove,Rube Walberg andMax Bishop to the Red Sox. He split the season with Philadelphia and Washington, collecting seven relief wins to lead theAmerican League pitchers after his contract was sold to the Senators on June 23, 1934.
In a five-season career, Kline posted a 30–28 record with 87strikeouts and a 5.05earned run average in 148 appearances, including 37 starts, eightcomplete games, oneshutout, sevensaves, and441+2⁄3 innings of work.
Following his playing career, Klinemanaged the 1946Marion Cardinals and 1947Johnson City Cardinals. He died inWesterville, Ohio, at age 77.