Bob Reach
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Robert Reach was an American
professional baseball player born in Brooklyn
, New York
. He played shortstop
in three games during a two season span in the National Association
, from 1872 to 1873. Reach had previously played for the 1869 Olympics, and the 1868 Philadelphia Keystones
teams when they were in the amateur National Association. He played two games for the 1872 Washington Olympics
, collecting two hits
in eight at bat
s, and scored one run
. Then, in 1873, he played one game for the Washington Blue Legs
, collecting one hit in five at bats, while scoring one run. In total, he batted 13 times, had three hits, scored two runs, and had a .231 batting average
.
His brother, Al Reach
, played five seasons for the Philadelphia Athletics of the National Association. It is very likely that Reach was an American Civil War
veteran. Reach died in Springfield, Massachusetts
at the age of 78, and is interred at Oak Grove Cemetery
.
United States
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professional baseball player born in Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. He played shortstop
Shortstop
Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball fielding position between second and third base. Shortstop is often regarded as the most dynamic defensive position in baseball, because there are more right-handed hitters in baseball than left-handed hitters, and most hitters have a tendency to pull the...
in three games during a two season span in the National Association
National Association of Professional Base Ball Players
The National Association of Professional Base Ball Players , or simply the National Association , was founded in 1871 and continued through the 1875 season...
, from 1872 to 1873. Reach had previously played for the 1869 Olympics, and the 1868 Philadelphia Keystones
Philadelphia Keystones
The Philadelphia Keystones was a professional baseball franchise. In 1884, they were a member of the short-lived Union Association. The team was owned by former player Tom Pratt....
teams when they were in the amateur National Association. He played two games for the 1872 Washington Olympics
Washington Olympics
The Olympic Club of Washington, D.C., or Washington Olympics, was an early professional baseball team.When the National Association of Base Ball Players permitted openly professional clubs for the 1869 season, the Olympics were one of twelve to go pro...
, collecting two hits
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
in eight at bat
At bat
In baseball, an at bat or time at bat is used to calculate certain statistics, including batting average, on base percentage, and slugging percentage. It is a more restricted definition of a plate appearance...
s, and scored one run
Run (baseball)
In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured...
. Then, in 1873, he played one game for the Washington Blue Legs
Washington Blue Legs
The Washington Blue Legs, or less commonly known as the Washington Nationals, were a professional baseball team established in Washington, D.C., and played their home games at the Nationals Grounds and the Olympics Grounds...
, collecting one hit in five at bats, while scoring one run. In total, he batted 13 times, had three hits, scored two runs, and had a .231 batting average
Batting average
Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
.
His brother, Al Reach
Al Reach
Alfred James Reach was an Anglo-American sportsman who, after becoming one of the early stars of baseball in the National Association, went on to become an influential executive, publisher, sporting goods manufacturer and spokesman for the sport.Born in London, Al Reach was a regular for the...
, played five seasons for the Philadelphia Athletics of the National Association. It is very likely that Reach was an American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
veteran. Reach died in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield is the most populous city in Western New England, and the seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers; the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern...
at the age of 78, and is interred at Oak Grove Cemetery
Oak Grove Cemetery
Oak Grove Cemetery may refer to:in the United States* Oak Grove Cemetery Historic Section, listed on the NRHP in Conway, Arkansas* Oak Grove Cemetery , listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Prairie County, Arkansas...
.