Loren Babe
Born: 1/11/1928 in Pisgah, IA, USA
Died: 2/14/1984 in Omaha, NE, USA
MLB Debut: 1952-08-19 | Final Game: 1953-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Loren Rolland Babe
Biography
Loren Babe was a professional baseball player born in 1928, whose career spanned from 1952 to 1953. He played primarily as a position player, making a notable impact during his time in the Major Leagues. Over the course of 120 games, Babe recorded 85 hits, contributed 2 home runs, and drove in 26 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .223. He also showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base.
Babe's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the post-war era and the gradual integration of the sport. Though his playing statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for are a testament to the depth and resilience of players in that era. His journey through the game highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by athletes during the early 1950s, a time when baseball was evolving both on and off the field.
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 | 0.223 | 0.298 | 0.296 | 0.594 | -1332.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | NYY | AL | 12 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | NYY | AL | 5 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | PHA | AL | 103 | 343 | 34 | 77 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 35 | 20 | 0.224 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 107 | 0 | 126 | 223 | 20 | 30 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | NYA | 3B | 9 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 3 |
| 1953 | NYA | 3B | 5 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 3 |
| 1953 | PHA | 3B | 93 | 0 | 114 | 192 | 16 | 24 |
| 1953 | PHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 107 |
| Shortstop | 1 |