Sylvester Carlisle
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Sylvester Carlisle was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Monarchs and the Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns. In 3 career games, he hit .143 with 1 hits and 1 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'5" / 149 lb
- Died
- 12/5/1970
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .143 | .250 | .143 | .393 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 60.9% below league average.
Career OPS .393 vs. league average .698 across their career seasons — 43.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | KCM | NAL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1947 | CIC | NAL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
Sylvester Carlisle: the record in brief
Sylvester Carlisle's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1945 to 1947. By club, Carlisle's seasons break down as the Kansas City Monarchs (1945) and the Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns (1947). The bio lists Carlisle's primary position as second baseman. Height and weight on file: 5'5" and 149 pounds. Carlisle was born on May 16, 1926, in Houston, TX, USA. The bio records the death on December 5, 1970.
Across 3 games at the plate, Carlisle's career line reads 1 hits in 7 at bats for a .143 average, adding 1 RBI. Over the seasons Carlisle played, league hitters batted .262; the .143 career figure is 45.4% below that. The OPS comparison is .393 to a league .698, 43.8% below average. No season topped the 1 hits of 1945. The best average in the busiest seasons was .250, in 1945.
The Negro Leagues section records 1 hits in 4 at bats for Carlisle, a .250 average. The Negro Leagues table is compiled from box scores, so it is kept separate from the main career line.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sylvester Carlisle
- Was Sylvester Carlisle a pitcher?
- No. Sylvester Carlisle was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Sylvester Carlisle hit?
- Sylvester Carlisle hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Sylvester Carlisle play for?
- Sylvester Carlisle played for 2 teams: the Kansas City Monarchs (1945) and the Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns (1947).
- What were Sylvester Carlisle's career stats?
- In 3 games, Sylvester Carlisle had 1 hits and 1 RBI, with a .143 batting average.
- What position did Sylvester Carlisle play?
- Sylvester Carlisle played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Sylvester Carlisle and how much did he weigh?
- Sylvester Carlisle was listed at 5 feet 5 inches and 149 pounds.
- What was Sylvester Carlisle's career batting average?
- Sylvester Carlisle batted .143 over his career, with 1 hits in 7 at bats.
- How many RBI did Sylvester Carlisle have?
- Sylvester Carlisle drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Sylvester Carlisle in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Sylvester Carlisle has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.