Lloyd Christenbury
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1919-1922)
Lloyd Christenbury was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1922 for the Boston Braves, a span of 4 seasons. In 205 career games, he hit .273 with 113 hits, 4 home runs, and 47 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 241.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 165 lb
- Died
- 12/13/1944 in Birmingham, AL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1919-09-20
- Last Game
- 1922-10-01
Full name: Lloyd Reid Christenbury
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 | 414 | 78 | 113 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 47 | 5 | 54 | 32 | .273 | .362 | .365 | .727 | 241 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .362 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.
Career SLG .365 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .727 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | BSN | NL | 7 | 31 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .290 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 65 | 106 | 17 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 12 | .208 | .271 (-24%) | .331 (-10%) | .363 (-27%) | .694 (-19%) | -285.0 |
| 1921 | BSN | NL | 62 | 125 | 34 | 44 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 21 | 7 | .352 | .286 (+23%) | .344 (+30%) | .395 (+28%) | .739 (+29%) | 748.4 |
| 1922 | BSN | NL | 71 | 152 | 22 | 38 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 18 | 11 | .250 | .285 (-12%) | .345 (-3%) | .397 (-17%) | .743 (-10%) | -222.6 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 205 | 414 | 78 | 113 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 47 | 5 | 54 | 32 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 241 | ||
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 (205 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 107 | 231 | 41 | 59 | 1 | 30 | .255 |
| Away | 98 | 183 | 38 | 54 | 3 | 16 | .295 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922-10-01 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1922-09-30 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-26 | BSN | BRO | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-23 | BSN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-22 | BSN | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1922-09-22 | BSN | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-20 | BSN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-20 | BSN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-19 | BSN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1922-09-18 | BSN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 43 | 0 | 79 | 104 | 15 | 12 |
| 3B | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| OF | 53 | 0 | 95 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| SS | 9 | 0 | 14 | 27 | 5 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | BSN | OF | 7 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1920 | BSN | 2B | 6 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 1920 | BSN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1920 | BSN | OF | 14 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1920 | BSN | SS | 7 | 0 | 14 | 25 | 5 | 4 |
| 1921 | BSN | 2B | 32 | 0 | 64 | 75 | 13 | 9 |
| 1921 | BSN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | BSN | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | BSN | 2B | 5 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1922 | BSN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922 | BSN | OF | 32 | 0 | 65 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 43 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 9 |
| Left Field | 42 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson College | Davidson | NC | 1914 |
Lloyd Christenbury: the record in brief
According to the bio, Lloyd Christenbury debuted on September 20, 1919 and played a final game on October 1, 1922. The team column never changes: it is the Boston Braves from 1919 to 1922. Born on October 19, 1893, in Mecklenburg County, NC, USA, Christenbury is listed as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-7 and 165 pounds. Christenbury died on December 13, 1944, in Birmingham, AL, USA. Christenbury's full given name, per the bio, is Lloyd Reid Christenbury.
The batting record for Christenbury: 205 games, 113 hits in 414 at bats, and a .273 average; the totals also include 4 home runs and 47 runs batted in. Christenbury's career OPS of .727 combines a .362 on-base mark with .365 slugging. Against a .278 league average for those years, Christenbury's .273 average was near the norm. Christenbury collected a career-high 44 hits in 1921. The Lg AVG column puts Christenbury's 1921 at .352 against .286, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 23%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lloyd Christenbury
- What years did Lloyd Christenbury play?
- Lloyd Christenbury played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1922.
- Was Lloyd Christenbury a pitcher?
- No. Lloyd Christenbury was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Lloyd Christenbury hit?
- Lloyd Christenbury hit 4 career home runs with 113 hits.
- What teams did Lloyd Christenbury play for?
- Lloyd Christenbury played for one team, the Boston Braves (1919–1922).
- What were Lloyd Christenbury's career stats?
- In 205 games, Lloyd Christenbury had 113 hits, 4 home runs, 47 RBI, 78 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .273 batting average.
- What position did Lloyd Christenbury play?
- Lloyd Christenbury played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lloyd Christenbury and how much did he weigh?
- Lloyd Christenbury was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Lloyd Christenbury hit each season?
- Lloyd Christenbury's home runs by season: 0 in 1919, 0 in 1920, 3 in 1921, and 1 in 1922. His most in one season was 3, in 1921.
- What was Lloyd Christenbury's career batting average?
- Lloyd Christenbury batted .273 over his career, with 113 hits in 414 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lloyd Christenbury have?
- Lloyd Christenbury drove in 47 runs in his career.
- Is Lloyd Christenbury in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lloyd Christenbury has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.