From SABR Encyclopedia
Robert A VanEman
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Bat/Throw:
| L/?
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Height:
| 6' 1"
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Weight:
| 195
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Born:
| 1924-10-19 at New Castle, PA (US)
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Bob VanEman was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in New Castle, Pennsylvania in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Dutch-Irish ancestry.
- Had a bad day in his first pro game in 1946 with Lynn and figured he was in the wrong business.
- Hitting a home run in the last of the ninth inning with the bases loadedto win a game 4-3 was his greatest thrill.
Pre-professional career
- Attended McKeesport High School.
- Played baseball and football in high school.
Achievements
- Led the 1949 Piedmont League in triples with 13.
- Led the 1950 Pioneer League in batting average with .368.
- Was third in batting average with .327 in the 1947 Canadian-American League.
Outside of baseball
- Works as a furnace installer during the off season.
- Served in the Armed Forces.
Career notes
- Shows on "Disabled List" in 1948.
Leagues not shown
- 1950 Southern Association Birmingham Shows "Less than 10 games - no record".
Source
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.