Joe Birmingham
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1906-1914)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- Died
- 4/23/1946 in Tampico, Tamaulipas, México
- MLB Debut
- 1906-09-12
- Last Game
- 1914-07-25
Full name: Joseph Leo Birmingham
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 771 | 2,633 | 284 | 667 | 89 | 27 | 7 | 265 | 108 | 129 | 339 | .253 | .294 | .316 | .610 | -1,984 |
Career AVG .253 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Career SLG .316 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .610 vs. league average .649 across their career seasons — 5.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | CLE | AL | 10 | 40 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | .275 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1907 | CLE | AL | 137 | 476 | 55 | 112 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 33 | 23 | 16 | 73 | .235 | .245 (-4%) | .304 (-13%) | .308 (-3%) | .613 (-8%) | -653.7 |
| 1908 | CLE | AL | 122 | 413 | 32 | 88 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 38 | 15 | 19 | 63 | .213 | .240 (-11%) | .298 (-15%) | .306 (-16%) | .605 (-16%) | -908.3 |
| 1909 | CLE | AL | 100 | 343 | 29 | 99 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 38 | 12 | 19 | 57 | .289 | .244 (+18%) | .306 (+9%) | .312 (+14%) | .618 (+11%) | 608.3 |
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 104 | 367 | 41 | 84 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 18 | 23 | 42 | .229 | .249 (-8%) | .317 (-11%) | .326 (-17%) | .644 (-14%) | -749.3 |
| 1911 | CLE | AL | 125 | 447 | 55 | 136 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 51 | 16 | 15 | 41 | .304 | .266 (+14%) | .336 (-1%) | .356 (+7%) | .693 (+3%) | 143.2 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 107 | 369 | 49 | 94 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 45 | 15 | 26 | 34 | .255 | .268 (-5%) | .335 (-7%) | .358 (-8%) | .694 (-8%) | -457.2 |
| 1913 | CLE | AL | 47 | 131 | 16 | 37 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 22 | .282 | .259 (+9%) | .325 (avg) | .345 (+6%) | .670 (+3%) | 32.6 |
| 1914 | CLE | AL | 19 | 47 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .128 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 771 | 2,633 | 284 | 667 | 89 | 27 | 7 | 265 | 108 | 129 | 339 | .253 | — | — | — | — | -1,984 | ||
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 (773 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 395 | 1323 | 150 | 366 | 2 | 120 | .277 |
| Away | 378 | 1316 | 132 | 307 | 5 | 87 | .233 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914-07-25 | CLE | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-21 | CLE | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-07-08 | CLE | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-05 | CLE | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-07-04 | CLE | DET | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-04 | CLE | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-07-03 | CLE | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-02 | CLE | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-06-30 | CLE | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-06-30 | CLE | SLA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 9 | 0 | 66 | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| 3B | 18 | 2 | 23 | 41 | 6 | 4 |
| OF | 712 | 454 | 1478 | 129 | 70 | 38 |
| SS | 4 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | CLE | OF | 9 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | CLE | OF | 133 | 132 | 268 | 28 | 16 | 8 |
| 1907 | CLE | SS | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| 1908 | CLE | OF | 121 | 118 | 250 | 20 | 12 | 6 |
| 1908 | CLE | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | CLE | OF | 98 | 97 | 203 | 15 | 12 | 2 |
| 1910 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | CLE | OF | 103 | 99 | 223 | 24 | 10 | 8 |
| 1911 | CLE | 3B | 16 | 0 | 22 | 35 | 6 | 4 |
| 1911 | CLE | OF | 102 | 0 | 231 | 19 | 7 | 6 |
| 1912 | CLE | 1B | 9 | 0 | 66 | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| 1912 | CLE | OF | 96 | 0 | 198 | 18 | 11 | 8 |
| 1913 | CLE | OF | 36 | 0 | 73 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914 | CLE | OF | 14 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 11 |
| Third Base | 19 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
| Left Field | 40 |
| Center Field | 643 |
| Right Field | 30 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 2.0 | 64 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Joe Birmingham (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Birmingham
- What years did Joe Birmingham play?
- Joe Birmingham played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1914.
- Was Joe Birmingham a pitcher?
- No. Joe Birmingham was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Joe Birmingham hit?
- Joe Birmingham hit 7 career home runs with 667 hits.