Bob Babcock

Robert Ernest Babcock
(Babby)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 5", Weight 210 lb.
• High School Lincoln High School (Ellwood City)
• Debut July 22, 1979
• Final Game June 11, 1981
• Born August 25, 1949 in New Castle, PA USA

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Biographical Information

Bob Babcock pitched three years with the Texas Rangers (1979-1981), getting into 39 games. He was particularly effective in 1981 when his ERA was 2.20 in 16 appearances. He was the same age as veteran hurler Jon Matlack and a year younger than the incomparable Mickey Rivers. Through 2019, he has been the only major leaguer with the last name Babcock.

Babcock had a lengthy minor league career, beginning in 1968. He was primarily a starter through 1973 but thereafter a reliever. He spent parts of six seasons in the International League and five in the Pacific Coast League, finishing in 1984. He entered law enforcement after baseball and lives in West Sunbury, PA.