Bob Strampe

Robert Edwin Strampe

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 185 lb.
• School Arizona State University
• High School Janesville High School
• Debut May 10, 1972
• Final Game September 19, 1972
• Born June 13, 1950 in Janesville, WI USA

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Biographical Information

Bob Strampe's father, Bob Strampe Sr., was a pitcher in the Cleveland Indians chain.

Strampe saw a fair amount of success in the minors as a starter, never posting a season ERA higher that 3.42. Perhaps his best season was his first, 1969, for the Batavia Trojans. In 115 innings of work that year, he went 10-5 with 138 strikeouts and a 2.97 ERA.

He made his Major League debut at the age of 21 on May 10, 1972 for the Detroit Tigers against the Chicago White Sox. He came in to relieve for Ron Perranoski, and didn't have much luck, surviving only 1/3 of an inning. He gave up four hits and a walk, allowing in four earned runs. Although his performance was unimpressive in 1972 (in 4 2/3 innings, he allowed six hits, seven walks and six earned runs), he did not allow a single home run, which is notable considering the circumstances. He played his final big league game on September 19th of that year. He went out much better than he came in - he struck out the final batter he ever faced, Mike Kilkenny of the Cleveland Indians. Interestingly, Kilkenny was also a Detroit Tiger that year, for a game. He also played for two other teams - the Oakland Athletics and San Diego Padres, as in total, Kilkenny played for four teams in 1972.

Strampe wore number 46 in his only year in the Majors. At last check, he resided in Cheney, WA.