Loren Babe
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1952-1953)
Loren Babe was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1953 for the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. In 120 career games, he hit .223 with 85 hits, 2 home runs, and 26 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- Died
- 2/14/1984 in Omaha, NE, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1952-08-19
- Last Game
- 1953-09-27
Full name: Loren Rolland Babe
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 382 | 37 | 85 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 39 | 26 | .223 | .298 | .296 | .594 | -1,110 |
Career AVG .223 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Career OBP .298 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.
Career SLG .296 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.
Career OPS .594 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | NYA | AL | 12 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | .095 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1953 | NYA | AL | 5 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1953 | PHA | AL | 103 | 343 | 34 | 77 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 35 | 20 | .224 | .264 (-15%) | .335 (-11%) | .397 (-29%) | .733 (-21%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 120 | 382 | 37 | 85 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 39 | 26 | .223 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (120 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 73 | 243 | 26 | 59 | 2 | 19 | .243 |
| Away | 47 | 139 | 11 | 26 | 0 | 7 | .187 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953-09-27 | PHA | MIN | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953-09-26 | PHA | MIN | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-25 | PHA | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-23 | PHA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-22 | PHA | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1953-09-19 | PHA | MIN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-17 | PHA | CLE | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953-09-16 | PHA | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-13 | PHA | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953-09-12 | PHA | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 107 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
Loren Babe: the record in brief
Loren Babe's major league career runs from a debut on August 19, 1952 to a final game on September 27, 1953. By club, Babe's seasons break down as the New York Yankees (1952 to 1953) and the Philadelphia Athletics (1953). At 5 feet, 10 inches and 180 pounds, Babe is listed as a third baseman. The bio says Babe hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Babe was born on January 11, 1928, in Pisgah, IA, USA. Babe's death is recorded on February 14, 1984, in Omaha, NE, USA. The given name on file is Loren Rolland Babe.
In 120 games and 382 at bats, Babe batted .223 with 85 hits, plus 2 homers and 26 RBI. Babe got on base at a .298 rate and slugged .296 (.594 OPS). Babe's .223 average ran 13.9% below the .258 that the league posted over the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 77, in 1953. The RBI column peaks at 20 in 1953. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .224 in 1953, did not top the league's .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Loren Babe
- What years did Loren Babe play?
- Loren Babe played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1953.
- Was Loren Babe a pitcher?
- No. Loren Babe was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Loren Babe hit?
- Loren Babe hit 2 career home runs with 85 hits.
- What was Loren Babe's career batting average?
- Loren Babe batted .223 over his career, with 85 hits in 382 at bats.
- How many RBI did Loren Babe have?
- Loren Babe drove in 26 runs in his career.
- Is Loren Babe in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Loren Babe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.