Cecil Coombs
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914)
Cecil Coombs was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1914 for the Chicago White Sox. In 7 career games, he hit .174 with 4 hits and 1 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
- Center Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 160 lb
- Died
- 11/25/1975 in Fort Worth, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-08-07
- Last Game
- 1914-08-12
Full name: Cecil Lysander Coombs
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .174 | .208 | .217 | .426 | 0 |
Career AVG .174 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.
Career OBP .208 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.
Career SLG .217 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.
Career OPS .426 vs. league average .661 across their career seasons — 35.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHA | AL | 7 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .174 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .174 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .174 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-12 | CHW | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1914-08-11 | CHW | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-08-11 | CHW | CLE | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-08-09 | CHW | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-08-08 | CHW | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1914-08-08 | CHW | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-08-07 | CHW | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 7 |
Cecil Coombs: the record in brief
Cecil Coombs played a first major league game on August 7, 1914 and a last one on August 12, 1914. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago White Sox in 1914. Born on March 18, 1888, in Moweaqua, IL, USA, Coombs is listed as a center fielder and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5'9" and 160 pounds. Coombs died on November 25, 1975, in Fort Worth, TX, USA. Cecil Coombs was the playing name; the full given name is Cecil Lysander.
In 7 games and 23 at bats, Coombs batted .174 with 4 hits, plus 1 runs batted in. The league as a whole hit .255 across Coombs's seasons, which puts the .174 career mark 31.9% below average. The OPS comparison is .426 to a league .661, 35.6% below average. The season table holds a single row: 1914 with the Chicago White Sox, 7 games, 23 at bats and 4 hits.
The position breakdown shows 7 games, all at center field.
Among the most recent games in Coombs's log, August 8, 1914 stands out: 2 hits in 3 at bats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cecil Coombs
- Was Cecil Coombs a pitcher?
- No. Cecil Coombs was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did Cecil Coombs hit?
- Cecil Coombs hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Cecil Coombs play for?
- Cecil Coombs played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1914).
- What were Cecil Coombs's career stats?
- In 7 games, Cecil Coombs had 4 hits, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .174 batting average.
- What position did Cecil Coombs play?
- Cecil Coombs played primarily as a center fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Cecil Coombs and how much did he weigh?
- Cecil Coombs was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Cecil Coombs's career batting average?
- Cecil Coombs batted .174 over his career, with 4 hits in 23 at bats.
- How many RBI did Cecil Coombs have?
- Cecil Coombs drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Cecil Coombs in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Cecil Coombs has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.